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.
_1,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.
9.
Control
bar defective.
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.
10. Fuel valve lever (if so
equipped)
in OFF position.
11 .Weak
battery
(if equipped).
12. Disconnected
battery
connector
(if equipped).
.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
10.Turn
fuel valve lever
to the ON position.
11.Charge
battery.
12.Connect
battery
to engine.
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.
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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