Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle,on

Keepnutsand bolts,especiallyblade

 

a truck or trailer bedwith a plasticliner.

 

attachmentbolts,tight and keepequip-

 

Always placecontainerson the ground

 

mentin goodcondition.

awayfrom yourvehicle beforefilling.

Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check

Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom

 

their properoperationregularly.

 

thetruck or trailerand refuel it on the

Keepmachinefree of grass, leaves,or

 

ground. Ifthis is notpossible,then

 

other debrisbuild-up.Cleanoil or fuel

 

refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable

 

spillage.Allow machineto coolbefore

 

container,ratherthan from a gasoline

 

storing.

 

dispensernozzle.

Stopand inspectthe equipmentif you

• Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rim

 

strikean object. Repair,if necessary,

 

of the fuel tank or containeropeningat

beforerestarting.

 

all times untilfueling iscomplete. Do

Neverattemptto makewheel height

 

not use a nozzlelock-opendevice.

 

adjustmentswhile theengine is running.

Iffuel isspilled on clothing,change

Grasscatchercomponentsare subject

 

clothingimmediately.

 

to wear, damage,anddeterioration,

Neveroverfillfuel tank. Replacegas

 

whichcouldexposemovingpartsor

 

cap and tightensecurely.

 

allowobjectsto be thrown.Frequently

 

 

 

checkcomponentsand replacewith

V. GENERAL SERVICE

 

manufacturer'srecommendedparts,

 

when necessary.

Neverrun a machineinsidea closed

 

Mowerbladesare sharpand can cut.

 

area.

 

 

Wrapthe blade(s)orwear gloves,and

Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairswith

 

 

useextra cautionwhenservicingthem.

 

theengine (motor)running.Disconnect

 

 

Do not changethe enginegovernorset-

 

thespark plugwire, and keepthewire

 

 

ting or overspeedthe engine.

 

awayfromthe plugto preventaccidental

 

 

Maintainor replacesafetyand instruc-

 

starting.

 

 

tion labels,as necessary.

 

 

 

SerialNumber:

Dateof Purchase:

GasolineCapacity/ Type:

1.0 Quarts (Unleaded

Regular)

Oil

Type (API SG-SL):

SAE 30

(above 32°F);

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil

Capacity:

20 Ounces

 

Spark

Plug

(Gap: .030")

Champion

RJ 19LM or

J 19LM

Blade

Bolt

Torque:

35-40 ft.

Ibs.

 

The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.

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917.38514 specifications

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