Craftsman 88998 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Neverstorelawnmowerwithfuelintankindoorsor inpoorly
ventilatedareaswherefuelfumesmayreachan openflame,spark,
or pilotlightasona furnace,waterheater,clothesdryer,or gas
appliance.
PREPARING THE ENGINE
Forenginesstoredover30days:
1. Topreventgumfromforminginfuelsystemoron carburetor
parts,runengineuntilitstopsfromlackoffueloradda gasoline
additiveto thegasin thetank.If youuseagasadditive,runthe
engineforseveralminutesto circulatetheadditivethroughthe
carburetor--afterwhichtheengineandfuelcanbe storedupto
sixmonths.
2. Whileengineisstillwarm,changethe oil.
3. Removesparkplugandpourapproximately1oz.(30 rnl)ofclean
engineoil intothecylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto
distributetheoil,and reinstallthesparkplug.
4. Cleanengineofsurfacedebris.
PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER
Whenstoringthemowerinan unventilatedor metalstorageshed,
careshouldbetakentorustproofthenon-paintedsurfaces.Using
a lightoil or silicone,coattheequipment,especiallyanysprings,
bearings,andcables.
Removealldirtfromexteriorofengineandequipment.
Followlubricationrecommendations.
Storeequipmentina clean,dry area.Donotstoreinan area
whereequipmentispresentthat mayusea pilotlightor hasa
componentthatcancreatea spark.
Thefollowingattachmentsandaccessoriesareavailableforthelawnmower.Contacta SearsServiceCenter1-800-4-MY-HOME®formore
information.
PARTNO. DESCRIPTION
33731 BaggerGrassCollector
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