• Never fillcontainers inside a vehicle, on
a truck ortrailer b ed withaplastic l iner,
Always p lace containers ontheground
away f rom your v ehicle b efore f illing.
• Remove gas-powered
equipment from
thetruck ortrailer a nd refuel itonthe
groundIfthisisnotpossible, then
refuel such equipment withaportable
container, rather than from agasoline
dispenser nozzle.
• Keep thenozzle i ncontact with therim
ofthefuel t ank orcontainer opening a t
alltimes until fueling iscomplete. Do
notusea nozzle l ock-open device
• Iffuelisspilled o nclothing, change
clothing i mmediately
• Never o verfill fuel t ank,Replace gas
capandtighten s ecurely..
V,GENERAL SERVICE
• Never r una machine inside aclosed
area..
. Never m ake adjustments
orrepairs with
theengine ( motor) running.. Disconnect
thespark plug wire, a nd keep thewire
away f rom theplug toprevent accidental
starting..
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight a ndkeep equip-
ment i ngood condition..
- Never tamper with safety d evices. Check
their p roper operation regularly.
• Keep machine freeofgrass, leaves, or
other d ebris b uild-up. Clean o ilorfuel
spillage A llow machine tocool b efore
storing.
• Stop andinspect theequipment ifyou
strike anobject. Repair, ifnecessary,
before r estarting
• Never
attempt to make wheel height
adjustments while the engine is running,
. Grass catcher components
are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturer's
recommended
parts,
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
. Do not change the engine governor set-
ting or overspeed the engine,,
- Maintain or replace safety and instruc-
tion labels, as necessary,
,&WARNING:
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 taws (if any).. If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of Califomia 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 J19LM or RJtgLM
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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