ENGINEOIL
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 p_ug ho_e into cylinder.
3.Pull starler handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.
4.Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
•Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEMCAUSE
Does not start | 1. | Dirty air filter, |
| 2, | Out of fuel. |
| 3. | Stale fuel |
•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 give protection from dust and dirt.
•Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain mois-
ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to
form and will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while
engone 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,
CORRECTION
1.Clean/replace air filter.
2.Fill fuel tank.
3.Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel.
4. | Water | in fuel. | 4. | Drain fuel | tank | and |
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5. | Spark | prug wire is | 5. | Connect wire to plug. | ||
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6.Bad spark plug.
7.Loose blade or broken blade adapter.
8.Control bar in released
position.
9.Control bar defective.
Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower
housingor cutting blade
dragging in heavy grass.
2. Cutting too much grass.
6.Replace spark plug.
7.Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter.
8.Depress control bar to handle.
9.Replace control bar.
1.Set to "Higher Cut" position.
2.Set to "Higher Cut" position.
Poor cut - uneven
Excessive vibration
3.Dirty air filter.
4.Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
5.Too much oil in engine.
6.Walking speed too fast.
1.Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.Wheel heights uneven.
3.Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
f.Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent engine crankshaft.
3.Clean/replace air filter.
4.Clean underside of mower
housing.
5.Check oil level.
6.Cut at slower walking speed.
1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.Set all wheels at same height
3.Clean underside of mower housing.
1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
12.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
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