Craftsman 917256451 lawn tractor

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STO E
immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of
the season or if the tractor wil not be used fo: 30 days or
more,
CAUTION: Hess _"sto_e the tractor with 1
gasoiime in the tank inside a b_ldiP, 9 !
_a_h÷refumes may r_eachan ope_ fiarae
o_ spark. A!ow the engine to ¢ooI 1
before stodag ]m a,_y e_otosu_e° _
TRAC°'[OR
Remove mower from tractor for winter storage_ When *
mower is to be stored for a period of time_ clean it ti_o_,- o
oughiy, _emove atl dir% g_eas_s, leaves, etc, Store in a
clean, dry area.
_ Clean entire tractor (See "CL!AN H'qG"inthe Customer
Respo_'_s]btities section of this man_4al)o
@
,_ Inspect a_!d replace belts, if necessarl (See beit re-
placement instn.sctions in the Serdce and Adjustments
section of this manual).
_, Lubricate as shown in the Customer ResponsiNlties
section of this manual
_, F3esu_e that aii nuts, bets and screws are securely
fastened, k'_spect moving palls for damage, breakage
and wear, Replace if necessuy.
0_ Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfacesl sand
iightiy before painting.
B A T1"[£RY
<, Fuly charge the batteR1 for sto_age.
,_ Afte_ a Defied of time in s:o_a!De.,_battery ms.y_:m_<":qU'_'_"!:_
'_ r * ....
rechargiDg ....... ......
}ong pedods of storage_ batte%_ tames sqouid be
discoanected a_'sdbattery cbaned thoroughly {see '_TO
_Ji,,4Y',AIqt r:> <"'_°'_'_-c" -,,! Atqi+=->_...............
romeo Resporusibiiities sec:tion of this manuai}.
,_ After cieaning, leave Rabies disconnected _7.:ndplace
cables where they oat'mot come in contact with butte%,
terrrAnals.
Be sure bat__e_ydrai_ tube is secu_eiy attached.
,_ If Dattery is _emoved from tractor for storage, do not
store batter}/directly on concrete o_"damp surfaces.
ENGINE
FUBL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUI_a
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FU£iL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGTZ+ ALSO,
EXPERIENCE IND!CATES THAT ALCOHOL. BLENDED
FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR
METHANOL) CAN A'TYRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS
TO SEPARAT!ON AND FORMATiON OF ACIDS DURING
STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE YUFL
SYS"iEM OF _k' . - _ ,_r:/.tl_ ENGfNEi WHiLf._ tN ST_R,-,uE.
OrahYthe fuel t_xnk,
Start the engine and let it run until the rue! ines and
_,-_,-' °",,_''" _, empty.
,,_.,,POUI__+,,,.A ,.+d%:, .
Never use engine or carburetor" cleaner products in t.h_¢
fuel tank or pe_'manent damage may occur.
Use f_esh fuel next season+
H©7'_Z: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable altemaEve in
rrinimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits du,,:ir_gsto_'-
age. Add stabi!izer to gasoNne in fuel tank or storage
container. Always fo!low the ms' ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after addk:<g
stabiiizer to aliow th,.-stabiizer to reach the carburetor. Do
not @-sinthe gas tar'k and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer..
BHGiHE OIL
D_ain oii {with engine warm} and replace with clean e.__gir',,e
oi!.. (See <'ENGtNE_' in the Customer Responsibiiities
section of this manuai),
OYLiHDIIRS
_d_._.7_7;. _ i_,_: <...-% : , ,
'* I-=OLIF (HIe OUF]O@ Qt ei! {ilret_gF} ,<,;_IJtIi4L [3{b!i [l{)i(-j(;::;pili',,LJ
Turn i@'_itionkey to =S'TART '_positio_ lots few secou,,ds
to distribut9 oii
_* Replace with riewspark [:Aug(s).
,_ Do not s!:oi"egasoline f_om one season to anothe_ •.
o Re@ace your gasoline cap, if your can sta£s to rust,
Rust and/or <,t.i_-£in your gaso'h_e will cause proble:ns.
._ if possibIe, store your" tractor indoors and cover it to
give proteclen from dust and di_.
Cover your t_actor with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which slows condensation te form and
will cause your tractor to rus_.
!@ROW:DANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE
AND _XHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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