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_IkNEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED,
POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST
I CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND
DEADLY GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT
IN ENGINE EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG)
AND NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).
_KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING
AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND
I EQUIPMENT.
_k WARNING TEM PERATU RE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150eF (65°C). AVOID THESE
I AREAS.
',,J.J Move engine control (see Figure 1) to HI Position.
START ENGINE: ' •
A. When starting a cold engine, push red pdmer bulb
firmly with your thumb 5times, allowing pdmer bulb
to return completely to original position between
pushes. Repeat the above for each starter operation as
necessary.
NOTE: DO NOTUSE PRIMER TO RESTARTA WARM
ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN.
B. Operate mower control to release.engine brake.
C. Grasp starter handle (sea Figure 4) and pull robe out,
slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind
slowly. Then pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let
rope rewind SLOWLY. Do not let starter handle snap
back against rope guide (see Figure 4).
D. Repeat instructions B and C if necessary, until engine
starts. NOTE: If engine does notstart, repeat instruc-
tions A, B, C and D until it starts.
ENGINE SPEED: Engine speed is controlled by the engine
control (see Figure 1). Engine control should be in HI position
forhigh grass conditionsand for most efficient bagging in heavy
grass conditions, and in LOW position for light grass, trimming
and for fuel economy.
STOPPING
(_) See mower manufacturer's instructions.
(_) AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:
_. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK
PLUG AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see
I Figure6).
,_. NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL I1_1TANK IN-
DOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED
AREAS, WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN
OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A
FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER
OR OTHER (;;AS APPLIANCE.
SPARK
PLUG
RETAINING SPARK PLUG
WIRE
MAINTENANCE
_ WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
(_ CHECK OIL LEVEL:
Check oil level every five(5) operatinghoursor each time engineis
used.See =3CHECK OIL LEVEL"in"BEFORESTARTING"on Page
2.
(_) CHANGE OIL:
Change oilafter firsttwo(2) operatinghoursand every 25 operating
hoursthereafter,more often if operatedin extremelydustyor dirty
conditions. Changeoil whileengineisstillwarmfromrecentrunning.
_ILA. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND
AI-rACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6).
B. Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point on
engine.
C. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil (see Figure 1).
D. Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
E. Fill oil sump with recommended oil. See =OIL & FUEL RECOM-
MENDATIONS" and "CHECK OIL LEVEL" on Page 1.
F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.
G. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
H. Wipe up any spilled oil and/or gasoline
NOTE: Ifitisdifficulttoreach theoil dreinplug, drain fuet.Remove
oil fill plug and tip mower on its side. Drain oil into a suitable
container.
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AIR CLEANER (see Figure 7):
NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER IN-
STALLED ON ENGINE.
Replace rifleronce a year or more often if used in extremely dusty or
dirty conditions.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER.
Replacement filters are available at any Sears Roebuck and Co. (or
Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center. To install new filter, proceed as
follows:
A. Turn cover to the left (counterclockwise) and remove it and
filter from flange. Discard filter.
B. Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
C. Insert new filter intocover.
D. Position cover and filter against flange with tab on cover inserted
into lower left comer of slot in flange.
E. Push cover firmly against flange and turn it to the right (clockwise)
as far as itwill go. Be sure retainers are locked around flange.
TURN COVER TO THE
LEFT
(COUNTERCLOCKWISE
TO REMOVE
RETAINER
COVER
3LOT
TAB
TO THE RIGHT
(CLOCKWISE)
TO TIGHTEN
Figure 7
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