NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor- age container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car- buretor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if 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 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. A, 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate section in manual unless directed
to a Sears Parts & Repair Center.
PROBLEM |
| CAUSE |
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Does not start | 1. | Dirty | air filter. | ||
| 2. | Out | of fue!. |
| |
| 3. | Stale fuel. |
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| 4. | Water | in fuel. | ||
| 5. | Spark | plug | wire is | |
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| disconnected. | |||
| 6. | Bad spark | plug. | ||
| 7. | Loose | blade or broken | ||
|
| blade adapter. | |||
| 8. | Control | bar | in released | |
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| position. |
| ||
| . | Control | bar | defective. | |
10.Fuel valve lever (if so equipped) in OFF position.
11.Weak battery (if equipped).
12.Disconnected battery connector (if equipped).
CORRECTION
1.Clean/replace air filter.
2.Fill fuel tank.
3.Empty fue! 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.
7.Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter.
8.Depress control bar to handle.
9.Replace control bar.
10.Turn fuel valve lever to the ON position.
11.Charge battery.
12.Connect battery to engine.
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