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
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
RJ19LM
or J19LM
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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