CYLINDER
1_ Remove
spark plug_
2o 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 plastics
Plastic cannot
breathe,
which allows condensation
to
form and wil! cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT:
Never cover mower while
engine and exhaust
areas are still warm.
,_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 coot 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.
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.
1O. Fuel valve lever (if so
equipped)
in OFF position°
11. Weak battery
(if equipped).
12. Disconnected
battery
connector
(if equipped).
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_
11. Charge
battery.
12, Connect
battery
to engine.
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