NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizingthe formationof fuel gum depositsduring storage, Add stabilizerto gasoline in fuel tank or stor- age container, Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container, Run engine at least 10 minutesafter adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reachthe car-

buretor, Do not empty the gas tank and carburetorif usingfuel 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,

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

will cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

_ILCAUTION: 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

1.

Dirty

air

filter.

 

 

 

1,

Clean/replace

 

air

filter.

 

 

2.

Out

of

fuel.

 

 

 

 

2.

Fill

fuel

tank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Stale

 

fuel.

 

 

 

 

3.

Empty

fuel

tank

and

refill

tank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with

fresh,

clean

gasoline.

 

 

4.

Water

in fuel.

 

 

 

4.

Empty

fuel

tank

and

refill

tank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with

fresh,

clean

gasoline.

 

 

5.

Spark

plug

wire

is

 

5.

Connect

wire

to

plug.

 

 

 

 

disconnected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Bad

spark

plug.

 

 

6.

Replace

spark

 

plug.

 

 

 

7.

Loose

blade or

broken

7.

Tighten

blade

 

bolt or

 

 

 

 

blade

adapter.

 

 

 

 

replace

blade

adapter.

 

 

8.

Control

 

bar

in

released

8.

Depress

control

 

bar

to

 

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

handle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Control

 

bar

defective.

9.

Replace

control

 

bar.

 

 

 

10.

Fuel

valve

lever

(if

so

10,Turn

fuel valve

 

lever

 

 

 

 

equipped)

 

in

OFF

position.

 

to the ON

position,

 

 

 

11. Weak

battery

(if

equipped).

11,

Charge

battery,

 

 

 

 

 

12.

Disconnected

 

battery

12,

Connect

battery

 

to engine,

 

 

 

connector

(if

equipped).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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917.385192 specifications

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