• Never fill 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.
• Remove
gas-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.
• Keep the 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.
• Never overfill 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 accidental
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
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 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
I 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
RJ19HX
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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