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 give protection 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
engone
and exhaust areas are still warm.
_, 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
PROBLEM
Does not start
to a Sears Service Center.
CAUSE
1. Dirty air filter.
2. Out of fuel.
3. Stale fuel.
Loss of power
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.
9.
Control
bar defective.
1. Rear of lawn mower
housing
or cutting
blade
dragging
in heavy grass.
2.
Cutting
too much grass.
3.
Dirty air filter.
4.
Buildup
of grass,
leaves,
and trash under mower.
5. Too much oil in engine.
6. Walking
speed too fast.
CORRECTION
1. Clean/replaca
air filter.
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.
Replace
control
bar.
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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