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STOPPING
(_)
Move equipment control or any ignition stop switch on engine
to STOP or OFF (see equipment manufacturer's instructions).
(_)
Push stop switch (see Figure 1) located next to spark plug on
engine against spark plug and hold it in this position until engine
is completely stopped.
AFTER
ENGINE
IS STOPPED:
,_k.A.
DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG I
AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG.
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,_B.
TURN IGNITION
SWITCH
KEY (IF SO EQUIPPED)
TO I
"OFF"
POSITION
AND REMOVE KEY FROM SWITCH. I
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THIS WILL REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY
OF UNAUTHO- I
RIZED STARTING
OF ENGINE WHILE EQUIPMENT
IS I
NOT IN USE.
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NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS I
OR IN ENCLOSED,
POORLY
VENTILATED
AREAS]
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, I
SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE,
WATER I
HEATER,
CLOTHES
DRYER OR OTHER
GAS APPLI-I
ANCE.
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MAINTENANCE
._WARNING:
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
1_ CHECK
OIL LEVEL:
Check oil level every five (5) operating hours or each time engine
is used. See "2 CHECK OIL LEVEL" in "BEFORE STARTING"
on Page 1.
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 running.
A. Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point on
engine (see Figure 1).
B. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil.
C. Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
D. Fill oil sump
with recommended
oil. See "OIL & FUEL
RECOMMENDATIONS"
and "CHECK OIL LEVEL" on Page
1.
MAINTENANCE
(Continued)
B.
TO REMOVE AND INSTALL FILTER(S)
1.
Remove wing nut and cover.
2.
Slide foam filter off paper filter.
3.
Inspect filters for discoloration or dirt accumulation. It
either is present, service per preceding "TO SERVICE
FILTER(S)" instructions.
4.
Clean inside of base and cover thoroughly.
5.
Install new paper filter on base.
6.
Slide foam filter over paper filter.
7.
Install cover and wing nut. Tighten wing nut securely.
BASE
PAPER FILTER
COVER
®
WING NUT
FOAM FILTER
Figure 4
SPARK
PLUG
(see Figure 5):
This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Cana-
dian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This engine
complies with all current Australian and New Zealand limitations
regarding electromagnetic interference. Check spark plug year-
ly or every 100 operating hours.
A. Clean area around spark plug.
B. Remove and inspect spark plug.
C. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or porce-
lain is cracked. For replacement use Champion RJ17LM
NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement.
D. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap at
.030 if necessary.
E. Install spark plug, tighten securely.
E. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.
F. Wipe up any spilled oil.
(_)
AIR
CLEANER
(see Figure 4):
NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE
AIR CLEANER
INSTALLED
ON ENGINE.
A.
TO SERVICE FILTER(S)
(see Figure 4):
1.
FOAM FILTER:
Clean and re-oil every three (3) months or every 25
operating
hours.
Clean and re-oil daily if used in
extremely dusty conditions.
a.
Wash in water and detergent solution and squeeze
(don't twist) until all dirt is removed.
b.
Rinse thoroughly
in clear water.
c.
Wrap in a clean cloth and squeeze (don't
twist)
until completely
dry.
d.
Saturate with engine oil and squeeze (don't twist)
to distribute oil and remove excess oil.
2.
PAPER FILTER:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER.
Replace once a year or every 100 operating hours,
more often if used in extremely dusty conditions.
Replacement filters are available at any Sears Roe-
buck and Co. (or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center.
ELECTRODES
PORCELAIN
.030 GAP
Figure 5
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COOLING
SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
Frequently remove any grass clippings, dirt and
debris from cooling fins, air intake screen and levers and linkage
(see Figure 6). This will help ensure adequate
cooling and
correct engine speed.
COOLING FINS
LEVERS AND
LINKAGE
AIR INTAKE SCREEN
Page 3
Figure 6
181-1199-11
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