• Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle, on
a truck or trailer bedwith a plasticliner.
Always place containerson the ground
awayfrom yourvehicle beforefilling.
• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom
the truck or trailerand refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible,then
refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable
container,ratherthan from a gasoline
dispensernozzle.
• Keepthe nozzle in contactwith the rim
of the fuel tank or containeropeningat
all times untilfueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzlelock-opendevice.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing,change
clothingimmediately.
• Neveroverfillfuel tank. Replacegas
cap and tightensecurely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
• Neverrun a machineinsidea closed
area.
• Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairswith
the engine (motor)running.Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keepthe wire
awayfromthe plug to preventaccidental
starting.
• Keepnuts and bolts, especiallyblade
attachmentbolts, tight and keepequip-
mentin good condition.
• Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check
their proper operationregularly.
• Keepmachinefree of grass, leaves,or
other debris build-up.Cleanoil or fuel
spillage.Allow machineto coolbefore
storing.
• Stop and inspectthe equipmentif you
strike an object. Repair,if necessary,
beforerestarting.
• Neverattemptto makewheel height
adjustmentswhile the engine is running.
• Grasscatchercomponentsare subject
to wear, damage,anddeterioration,
which could expose movingparts or
allowobjectsto be thrown.Frequently
checkcomponentsand replacewith
manufacturer'srecommendedparts,
when necessary.
• Mowerbladesare sharpand can cut.
Wrap the blade(s)or wear gloves,and
useextra cautionwhen servicingthem.
• Do not changethe enginegovernorset-
ting or overspeedthe engine.
• Maintainor replacesafetyand instruc-
tion labels,as necessary.
AWARNING:
This lawn mower
is equipped
with an internal
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.
In 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
/ Type:
1.6 Quarts
(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
RJ 19LM or J 19LM
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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