stabilizerto gasolineinfuel tankor stor-
agecontainer, Alwaysfollow the mix ratio
foundon stabilizercontainer. Runengine
at teast10minutesafteraddingstabilizer
to allowthe stabilizerto reachthe car-
buretor, Do not emptythe 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 oi! 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 protective
cover that does not retain moisture.
Do
not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe,
which allows condensation to form and
wili cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT:
Never cover mower while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
_iLOAUTION: 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
Parts & Repair
Center.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Does not start
1o Dirty air fi[ter_
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, Fue! valve lever (if so
equipped)
in OFF position.
1 t. Weak battery
(if equipped),
12, Disconnected
battery
connector
(if equipped).
2.
3_
4,
5,
6.
7o
Clean/replace
air filter.
Fill fuel tank.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
Connect
wire to plug.
Replace spark plug.
Tighten blade bolt or
replace blade adapter,
8, Depress control bar to
handle,
9. Replace control bar.
1&Turn fuel valve lever
to the ON position,
11. Charge battery,
12. Connect battery to engine,
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