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MAINTENANCE (Continued) STORAGE
(_ SPARK PLUG (see Figure8):
Thisspark ignitionsystemmeetsall requirementsof the Cana-
dianInterference-CausingEquipmentRegulations.Thisengine
complieswithallcurrentAustralianand NewZealand limitations
regardingelectromagneticinterference.Checksparkplugyeady
or every 100 operatinghours.
A. Clean area around spark plug.
B. Removeand inspectspark plug.
C. Replacesparkplugif electrodesare pitted,burnedor porce-
lainis cracked.For replacementuse ChampionRJ-19LM or
equivalent.
NOTE: A resistorsparkplugmustbe usedfor replacement.
D. Checkelectrodesgap withwire foolergauge and set gap at
.030 if necessary. ,,
E. Installsparkplug,tightensecurely.
ELECTRODES_
.030 GAP PORCELAIN
_NNEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR
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 GAS APPLIANCE.
IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE, PREPARE
AS FOLLOWS:
(_ DRAIN FUEL SYSTEM:
A. Removeallgasolinefromcarburetorand fueltank toprevent
gum depositsfromformingonthese partsand causing possi-
ble malfunction ofengine.
,_DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS,
AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL.
I DO NOT SMOKE.
B. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to
lack of fuel.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow mix ratiofound on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabi-
lizer to allow it to reach carburetor.
Figure8
(_) COOLING SYSTEM:
IMPORTANT: Frequentlyremoveany grassclippings,dirtand
debrisfromcoolingfins,airintakescreenandleversand linkage
(see Figure 1). This will help ensure adequate coolingand
correctengine speed.
(_) CHANGE OIL:
Changeoilifit hasnotbeenchangedinthelastthree(3) months.
See "CHANGEOIL"instructionsin"MAINTENANCE"sectionon
Page3.
(_ CLEAN ENGINE:
(_ , Remove any clippings, dirt, or chaff from extedor of engine.
CHECK ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS, I
BOLTS AND ATrACHMENTS, AND KEEP THESE ITEMSI _I=NI=RAL
akin TIGHTENED. I ..........
"Just as your automobile needs professional mechanical mainte-
ADJUSTMENTS
DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY SET-
TINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS AND
CONDITIONS. IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED, PROCEED AS
FOLLOWS:
nancafromtimeto time,so doesyour Craftsmanengine.Replace-
mentofthesparkplugandaircleanerismadenecessarybyNORMAL
use. ProfessionalAir-Cooled Engine Service is as close as your
nearest Sears Roebuckand Co. (or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service
Center.Ayearlycheck-uportune-upbySearsis agoodideatoavoid
breakdownsordelay.., doitattheendoftheseason,thenyou'reready
for the next.We even prepareitfor storagefor you.
(_) CARBURETOR
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEARS CANADA, INC.)
SERVICE CENTER. Engine performance should notbe affected
at altitudes up to 7,000 feet. For operation at higher elevations,
contact your nearest SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEARS
CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER.
(_ ENGINE SPEED
_ NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FAC- I
TORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING I
ENGINE ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETFING CAN BE
DANGEROUS. CHANG NG OF ENG NE-GOVERNED SPEED
WILL VOID ENGINE WARRANTY.
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