ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming
in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Also, alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to
separation
and formation
of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
• Never usa engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
• Usa fresh fuel next season.
NOTE:
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative
in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow the mix
ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine
at least 10 minutes
after adding
stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer
to reach
the carburetor.
Do not drain the 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 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.
_, 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 Service Center.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Does not start
1. Dirty air filter.
1. Clean/replace 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).
2.
Fill fuel tank.
3.
Drain tank and refill with
fresh, clean fuel.
4.
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.
10.Turn fuel valve lever
to the ON position.
11 .Charge
battery.
12.Connect
battery
to engine.
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