• Neverfill containers inside a vehicle, on
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
Removegas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
Keepthe nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
Neveroverfill fuel tank. Replace gas
cap and tighten securely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
,, Never run a machine
inside
a closed
area.
• Never make adjustments
or repairs
with
the engine
(motor)
running.
Disconnect
the spark
plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent
acci-
dental
starting.
Keep nuts and bolts,
especially
blade
attachment
bolts,
tight and keep equip-
ment
in good
condition.
Never tamper
with safety
devices.
Check
their
proper
operation
regularly.
Keep machine
free of grass,
leaves,
or
other
debris
build-up.
Clean
oil or fuel
spillage.
Allow
machine
to cool
before
storing.
Stop and inspect
the equipment
if you
strike
an object.
Repair,
if necessary,
before
restarting.
Never
attempt
to make wheel
height
ad-
justments
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.
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:
1.0 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
RJ19LM
or J19LM
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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