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.
• I,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
Parts & Repair
Center.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Does not start
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.
11. Weak battery
(if equipped).
12. Disconnected
battery
connector
(if equipped).
CORRECTION
1. Clean/replace
air filter.
2.
Fill fuel tank.
3. Empty
fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh,
clean gasoline.
4.
Empty
fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh,
clean 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.
11. Charge
battery.
12. Connect
battery
to engine.
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