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.
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
CHART
See appropriate
section
in manual
unless
directed
to Sears
Service
Center.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Does not start
1. Dirty air filter.
1. Clean/replace
air filter.
2.
Out of fuel.
2. Fill fuel tank.
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.
.
4.
Drain tank and refill with
fresh, clean fuel.
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.
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