Operator
t
control bar
MOWING
POSITION
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Upper
handle
Handle
knob
Lower handle
ENGINE
FUEL
SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
It is important
to prevent
gum deposits
from forming
in essential
fuel
system
parts such as carburetor,
fuel filter,
fuel hose,
or tank during
storage.
Alcohol
blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or methanol)
can attract
moisture
which
leads
to separation
and formation
of acids during
storage.
Acidic
gas can
damage
the fuel system
of an engine
while
in storage.
Empty
the fuel tank by starting
the en-
gine and letting
it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty.
Never
use engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE:
Fuel
stabilizer
is an acceptable
alternative
in minimizing
the formation
of
fuel
gum
deposits
during
storage.
Add
stabilizer
to gasoline
in fuel tank or storage
container.
Always
follow the mix ratio found
on stabilizer
container.
Run engine
at least
10 minutes
after adding
stabilizer
to allow
the stabilizer
to reach the carburetor.
Do not
empty
the gas tank and carburetor
if using
fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE
OIL
Drain
oil (with engine
warm)
and replace
with clean
engine
oil.
(See "ENGINE"
in
the Maintenance
section
of this manual).
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.
_k, 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
Parts & Repair
Center.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Does not start
1. Dirty air filter.
1. Clean/replace
air filter.
2. Out of fuel.
2. Fill fuel tank.
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