stabilizerto gasolineinfuel tankor stor- agecontainer,Alwaysfollowthemix ratio foundon stabilizercontainer. Runengine
at teast10minutesafteraddingstabilizer to allowthe stabilizerto reachthecar-
buretor, Do not emptythegas tankand
carburetorif 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 oi! 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 protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do
not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and
wili cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
_iLOAUTION: 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
Does not start
CAUSE
1o Dirty air fi[ter_
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, Fue! valve lever (if so equipped) in OFF position.
1t. Weak battery (if equipped), 12, Disconnected battery
connector (if equipped).
CORRECTION
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.
7o Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter,
8, Depress control bar to handle,
9.Replace control bar. 1&Turn fuel valve lever
to the ON position,
11.Charge battery,
12.Connect battery to engine,
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