CYLINDER
1. Remove spark plug.
2.
Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder.
3.
Pull starter
handle slowly a few times
to distribute
oil.
4.
Replace
with new spark plug.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline
from one season
to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can
starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your
gasoline will cause problems.
• If possible,
store your unit indoors
and
cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.
• Cover your unit with a suitable protec-
tive cover that does not retain moisture.
Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot
breathe, which allows condensation
to
form and will cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT:
Never cover mower while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
A CAUTION:
Never store the lawn mower
with gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING
- See appropriate
section in manual unless directed
to a Sears Service Center.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Does not start
1. Dirty air filter.
1. Clean/replace air filter.
Loss of power
2.
Out of fuel.
3.
Stale fuel.
4.
Water in fuel.
5.
Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
6.
Bad spark plug.
7.
Loose
blade or broken
blade adapter.
8.
Control
bar in released
position.
2.
Fill fuel tank.
3.
Drain tank and refill with
fresh, clean fuel.
4.
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor
and refill tank
with fresh gasoline.
5. Connect
wire to plug.
6.
Replace
spark plug.
7. Tighten
blade bolt or
replace
blade adapter.
8.
Depress
control
bar to
handle.
9.
Control
bar defective.
10.Fuel
valve lever (if so
equipped)
in OFF position.
11 .Weak
battery (if equipped).
12. Disconnected
battery
connector
(if equipped).
.
.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Rear of lawn mower
housing
or cutting
blade
dragging
in heavy grass.
Cutting too much grass.
Dirty air filter.
Buildup
of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
Too much oil in engine.
Walking
speed too fast.
9.
Replace
control
bar.
10.Turn
fuel valve lever
to the ON position.
11 .Charge
battery.
12. Connect
battery
to engine.
1. Set to "Higher
Cut"
position.
2. Set to "Higher
Cut"
position.
3. Clean/replace
air filter.
4. Clean
underside
of mower
housing.
5. Check
oil level.
6. Cut at slower walking
speed.
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