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ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
It is important
to prevent
gum deposits from forming
in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Also, alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation
of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
1.
Drain the fuel tank.
2.
Start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
• Never use engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE:
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alternative
in minimizing
the formation
of
fuel gum deposits
during storage.
Add
stabilizer
to gasoline
in fuel tank or
storage
container.
Always
follow the mix
ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes
after adding
stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer
to reach
the carburetor.
Do not drain the gas tank
and carburetor
if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine
warm) and replace
with clean engine
oil. (See "ENGINE"
in
the Maintenance
section
of this manual).
CYLINDER
1. Remove
spark plug.
2. 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 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.
A 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 cool before
storing
in any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING
- See appropriate
section in manual unless directed
to a Sears Service Center.
PROBLEM
Does not start
CAUSE
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.
10. Fuel valve lever (if so
equipped)
in OFF position.
CORRECTION
1. Clean/replace
air filter.
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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