SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
12.Slide the spacer onto the end of the hex shaft.
13.Align the bearing on the right end of the hex shaft with the hole
in the right side of the frame, then push the hex shaft to the left into position in the frame.
14.Slide the bearing onto the left end of the hex shaft and press into the hole on the left side the frame.
15.Place the belleville washer (rounded side toward head) onto the hex screw removed earlier, and insert the screw into the threaded
hole of the hex shaft.
16.Gradually tighten the hex screw to fully seat the bearings in each side of the frame and to secure the hex shaft.
17.Position the frame cover on the bottom of the frame and secure with the
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING
Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed maintenance tasks. To locate the nearest Sears Service
Center or to schedule service, simply contact Sears at
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Each Use | 1. | Engine oil level | 1. | Check |
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| 2. Loose or missing hardware | 2. | Tighten or replace |
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1st 5 - 8 hours | 1. | Engine oil | 1. | Change |
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25 hours | 1. | Engine oil† | 1. | Change |
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50 hours | 1. | Engine oil | 1. | Change |
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Annually or 100 hours | 1. | Spark plug | 1. | Clean, replace, |
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Before Storage | 1. | Fuel system | 1. | Run engine until it stops from lack of |
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