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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
empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
NOTE: FRESH START TM fuel cap and
cartridge system automatically drips con- centrated fuel preserver into your fuel tank and is an acceptable alternative to adding 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.
BATTERY
Disconnect the battery from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours.
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.
_IbCAUTION: 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 | CORRECTION |
Does not start
Loss of power
1. | Dirty | air filter. |
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5. | Spark | plug |
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6. | Bad | spark | plug. |
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7. | Loose | blade | or | broken | 7. | Tighten | blade | bolt or | |||||||||
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8. | Control | bar | in | released | 8. | Depress |
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9. | Control | bar | defective. | 9. | Replace |
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10. | Fuel | valve | lever | (if | so | 10. Turn | fuel | valve |
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11. Weak | battery | (if | equipped). | 11. | Charge | battery. |
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12. | Disconnected |
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1. | Rear | of mower | housing or | 1. | Raise | cutting | height. |
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2. | Cutting | too |
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3. | Dirty | air filter. |
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4. | Buildup | of | grass, | leaves, | 4. | Clean |
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| and | trash | under | mower. |
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5. | Too | much | oil | in | engine. | 5. | Check |
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6. | Walking | speed | too | fast. | 6. | Cut | at | slower | walking | speed. |
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