CYLmNDER
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.
BATTERY
Disconnect the battery from the engine
connector and charge battery 48 hours.
OTHER
o Do not store gasoline from one season
to another,
o Replace
your gasoline
can if your can
starts to rust.
Rust and/or
dirt in your
gasoline
will cause
problems.
o If possible,
store your unit indoors
and
cover it to protect
it from dust and dirt.
o Cover your unit with a suitable
protective
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.
ACAUTION:
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.
TROUBLESHOOTmNG
o See appropriate
section
in manuam unmess directed
to a Sears
Parts
& Repair
Center.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Does
not start
1.
Dirty air filter.
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.
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).
CORRECTION
1. Clean/replace
air filter.
2.
Fill fuel tank.
3.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh,
clean
gasoline.
4.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh,
clean
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.
10. Turn fuel valve lever
to the ON position.
t 1. Charge
battery.
t2. Connect
battery
to engine.
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