Craftsman 917.27084 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Drainthe fueltank.
Startthe engineand let it rununtilthe
fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
o Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
, Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-
bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container. Always follow the mix ratio
found on stabilizer container. Run engine
at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-
:or. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-
or if using fuel stabilizer.
'NGINE OIL
_3rainoil (with engine warm) and replace
withclean engine oil. (See =ENGINE" in
the Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
Remove spark plug(s).
Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug
hole(s) intocylinder(s).
Turn ignition key to =START" positionfor
a few seconds to distribute oil.
Replace with new spark plug(s).
OTHER
Do not store gasoline from one season
to another.
Replace your gasoline oan if it starts to
rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will
cause problems.
If possible, store your tractor indoors.
and cover it to give protection from dust
and dirt.
Cover your tractor with a suitable protec-
tive cover that does not retain moisture.
Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot
breathe, which allows condensation to
form and cause your tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
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