To Stop Engine; To Start Engine - Craftsman 917.370605 Manual Del Propietário

IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use. Add
oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions. See "TO
CHANGE ENGINE OIL " in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
Oil fill cap /
dipstick
Upper Lower
mark mark
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler
neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline with a mini-
mum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with
gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties
that can be used within 30 days to as-
sure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or meth-
anol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and for ma tion of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before stor age of 30
days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage In struc tions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
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TO STOP ENGINE

• To stop engine, release operator pres-

TO START ENGINE

NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the
engine, a small amount of smoke may be
Gasoline
present during the initial use of the prod-
filler cap
uct and should be considered normal.
1. Be sure fuel valve is in the ON po si-
2. Hold operator presence control bar
ON
Fuel valve lever
11
ence control bar. Wait until blade and
all moving parts have stopped and turn
fuel valve to OFF position if you do not
intend to re start the engine soon.
tion.
down to the han dle and pull starter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
OFF