o Never fill containers
inside a vehicle,
on
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic
liner.
Always
place containers
on the ground
away from your vehicle
before filling.
• Remove
gas-powered
equipment
from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground.
If this is not possible,
then
refuel such equipment
with a portable
container,
rather than from a gasoline
dispenser
nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact
with the rim
of the fuel tank or container
opening
at
all times until fueling
is complete.
Do
not use a nozzle lock-open
device.
° If fuel is spilled
on clothing,
change
clothing
immediately°
, Never overfill fuel tank.
Replace
gas
cap and tighten securely.
V. GENERAL
SERVICE
• Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-
ment in good condition.
° Never tamper with safety devices, Check
their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage° Allow machine to coo! before
storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting°
• Never attempt to make wheel height
adjustments while the engine is running.
• Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown, Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
° Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
° Do not change the engine governor set-
ting or overspeed the engine.
° Maintain or replace safety and instruc-
tion labels, as necessary.
_WARNING:
This lawn mower is equipped with an intemal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any)° If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
tn the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code)° Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears
Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline
Capacity
t Type:
1.0 Quart (Unleaded
Regular)
Oil Type (API SG--SL):
SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30
(below
32°F)
Oil Capacity:
20 Ounces
Spark Plug (Gap:
°030")
Champion
R J19LM or J19LM
Blade Bolt Torque:
35_40 ft. Ibs.
° The model and serial numbers
will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower
housing.
Record both serial number
and date of purchase
in space provided
above.
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