CYLINDER
1. Remove
spark plug.
2,
Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oU 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.
ACAUTION:
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.
2.
Out of fuel.
3.
Stale fuel.
4.
Waterin
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.
10.Fuel
valve lever (if so
equipped)
in OFF position.
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.Turn
fuel valve lever
to the ON position.
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