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MOWER
CONTROL SAR _
MOWER
HANDLE
STARTER
HANDLE ROPEGUIDE
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STARTERROPE
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Figure 3
1/2 TO 1INCH
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SPARK PLUG WIRE SPAF_K_LUG
RETAINING POST
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Figure 5 Figure 6
MAINTENANCE
_RARNING - TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
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EAS MAY EXCEED 150aF (650C)./).VOID THESE AREAS. J
(_ CHECK OIL LEVEL:
Checkoilleveleveryfive(5) operatinghoursoreachtimeengine
isused.See "3CHECKOIL LEVEL"in=BEFORESTARTING"on
Page 2.
(_ CHANGE OIL:
Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 25
operating hours thereafter, more often if operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions. Change oil while engine is still warm
from recent runnino.
_kA. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATTACH IT "_ORETAINING POST (sea Figure 6).
B Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point
on engine.
C. Remove oildrain plug and oil fillplug to drain oil (see Figure
1).
D. Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
E. Fill oil sump with recommended oil. See =OIL & FUEL
RECOMMENDATIONS _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: If it is difficult to reach the oil drain plug, drain fuel.
Remove oil fill plug and tip mower on itsside. Drain oil
into a suitable container.
(_) AIR CLEANER (seeFigure 7):
_,NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER
STALLED ON ENGINE.
A. TO SERVICE FILTER:
PAPER FILTER:
DO NOT ATI'EMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER.
Replacefilter oncea year orevery100operatinghours,more
oftenif usedin extremelydustyor dirtyconditions.
Replacementfiltersare availableat any Sears Roebuckand
Co. (orSears Canada, Inc.)ServiceCenter,
MAINTENANCE (Continued)
FOAM FILTER:
Cleanandre-oileverythree(3) monthsorevery25 operating
hours. Clean and re-oil daily if used in extremelydusty
conditions.
A. Wash in water and detergent solution and squeeze (don't
twist until all did is removed.)
B. Rinse thoroughly in clear water.
C. Wrap in a clean cloth and squeeze (don't twist) to distribute
oil and remove excess oil.
B. TO REMOVE AND INSTALL FILTER:
1. Remove cover from body by loosening wing nut.
Swing cover down to remove from hinge.
2. Inspect filter for discoloration or dirtaccumulation. If either
is present, service per preceding "TO SERVICE FILTER"
instructions.
3. Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly.
4. Re-install filter in body.
5. Install cover on body by aligning hinges between body and
cover. Swing cover upwardagainst body. Tighten wing nut
securely.
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BODY
FILTER
OVER
Figure7
(_ SPARK PLUG (see Figure8):
ThissparkignitionsystemmeatsallrequirementsoftheCanadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This engine
complieswithallcurrentAustralianandNew Zealandlimitations
regardingelectromagneticinterference.Checksparkplugyearly
or every 100 operatinghours.
A.
B.
C.
O.
E.
Clean area aroundsparkplug.
Remove and inspectsparkplug.
Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or
porcelain is cracked. For replacement use Champion RJ-
19LM or equivalent.
NOTE: A resistorspark plug must be used for replacement.
Check electrodes gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap at
.030 if necessary.
Install spark plug, tighten securely.
Figure8
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