Craftsman lawn mower briggs and stratton platinum 163cc

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• Craftsman Platinum 7.25 Electric Start
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• Craftsman Platinum 7.25 Oil Change
• Craftsman Platinum 7.25 Parts
• Craftsman Platinum 7.25 Manual

The Craftsman Platinum series is comprised of walk-behind, power-propelled rotary lawn mowers. 'Platinum' refers to a series of Briggs & Stratton engines that are manufactured for Craftsman lawn mowers. Platinum engines are equipped with or without engine primer bulbs that make starting the lawn mower engine easier in cold weather. The rubber primer bulb pushes fuel through the carburetor into the combustion chamber to help the engine start easier. Platinum lawnmower models without a primer are more difficult -- but not impossible -- to start.

Check the lawnmower engine oil before starting the engine to prevent damage to the internal rotating engine parts. Twist the engine oil fill tube cap; pull the engine oil dipstick that is attached to the oil fill cap from the engine oil fill tube. Add 30-W engine oil until the oil reaches the full mark on the dipstick.

Twist the gas cap from the fuel filler tube located on the fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline until the fuel level reaches just under the fuel filler tube. Do not overfill the fuel tank or you risk an engine fire or damage to engine components.

Push the rubber primer bulb in on the side of the lawnmower engine carburetor five times by hand to start a cold engine. A cold engine is simply one that hasn't been started or operated recently, not one left out in cold weather. The rubber primer bulb pushes fuel through the carburetor into the combustion chamber to help the engine start easier. This step is not necessary when starting a engine that that is still warm from previous operation. Skip this step if your Platinum mower doesn't have a primer bulb.

Stand behind the lawnmower push handle with your feet spread shoulder length apart and square with the outside of your shoulders.

Craftsman Platinum 7.25 Electric Start

Pull the operator control bar up to the lawnmower handle with one hand and hold. The operator control bar shuts the engine off when released and will not allow the engine to start until the control bar is again placed against the lawnmower handle.

Grip the lawnmower engine starter pull rope handle firmly in your free hand. Pull the engine starter rope quickly to start the lawnmower engine. Allow the rope to gently recoil into the starter-rope handle bracket. Do not allow the rope to snap back harshly when starting; this can result in damage to the engine starter rope and recoil assembly. Repeat this step until the lawnmower engine starts.

Craftsman Platinum 7.25 Troubleshooting

• Avoid the use of alcohol based fuels such as ethanol or methanol in Craftsman Platinum lawnmower engines. These fuels can damage fuel system components such as the carburetor and rubber fuel hoses.
• Avoid overpriming the lawnmower engine in warm weather because this can flood the engine, making it more difficult to start the mower. If you accidentally flood the engine, allow the engine to rest for about 15 minutes before attempting to start the engine.

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A former cake decorator and competitive horticulturist, Amelia Allonsy is most at home in the kitchen or with her hands in the dirt. She received her Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University. Her work has been published in the San Francisco Chronicle and on other websites.

Allonsy, Amelia. 'How to Start a Craftsman Platinum.' Home Guides | SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/start-craftsman-platinum-97071.html. Accessed 14 December 2019.

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Allonsy, Amelia. (n.d.). How to Start a Craftsman Platinum. Home Guides | SF Gate. Retrieved from http://homeguides.sfgate.com/start-craftsman-platinum-97071.html

Allonsy, Amelia. 'How to Start a Craftsman Platinum' accessed December 14, 2019. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/start-craftsman-platinum-97071.html

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