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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
THE ENGINE
HOW TO REPLACE
THE FUSE
If the fuse is blown, the engine
will not start. The location
of the fuse
is next to the battery.
Remove
the fuse and replace
with a 15 amp.
automotive
fuse (Figure
44).
15 amp
Figure 44
HOW TO CLEAN
THE MOWER
HOUSING
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WARNING:
Before
you
clean
the
mower
housing,
stop the engine
and disconnect
the wire to the spark
plug.
Grass and other debris on top of the mower
housing
can keep the
belt
from
working
correctly.
For
safety
and
correct
operation,
frequently
clean the top of the mower
housing.
Remove
grass and
debris from around
the pulleys
and other moving
parts.
1.
Move the lever for the attachment
clutch to the ENGAGE
posi-
tion.
2.
Clean the top of the mower
housing.
3.
Move the lever for the attachment
clutch
to the DISENGAGE
position.
4.
Again
clean the top of the mower
housing.
5.
After you cut the grass, clean the bottom of the mower housing.
FRONT WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
The alignment
of the front wheels
cannot be adjusted.
If the steering
is damaged
and the alignment
has changed,
take the unit to your
nearest
Sears
Service
Center.
STORAGE
(over 30 days)
At the end of each year, prepare
the unit for storage
as follows.
GENERAL
INSPECTION
1.
Inspect
the belts. If the belts are damaged
or worn, replace with
replacement
belts from the factory.
See the belt replacement
instructions
in the Service
And Adjustment
section.
2.
Make sure all nuts, bolts and screws
are tight. Inspect
moving
parts for damage,
breakage
and wear. Replace
if necessary.
MOWER
HOUSING
1.
Clean
the mower
housing.
See "How
To Clean
The
Mower
Housing".
LUBRICATE
THE UNIT
See
the
"Where
To Lubricate"
instructions
in the
Maintenance
section.
1.
Clean the dirt and grass from the engine.
2.
Change
the oil. See the instructions,
"How To Change
The Oil".
3.
Check the air screen.
See the instructions,
"How To Clean The
Cooling
System".
4.
Check the spark plug. See the instructions,
"How To Check The
Spark
Plug".
THE FUEL SYSTEM
WARNING:
Do not drain the gasoline
inside
a build-
ing or near a fire. Do not smoke
because
the fumes
from the fuel can cause
an explosion.
It is important
to prevent
gum deposits
from forming
in essential
fuel
system
parts
such as the carburetor,
fuel filter, fuel hose
or tank
during
storage.
Also, alcohol
blended
fuels (called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or methanol)
can attract
moisture
which leads to separation
and formation
of acids
during
storage.
Acidic
gas can damage
the
fuel system
of an engine
while in storage.
To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system
should
be emptied
before
storage
of 30 days or longer.
Follow these
instructions:
NOTE:
Fuel
stabilizer
(like
STA-BIL)
is an acceptable
alternative in reducing the formation of fuel gum in the fuel tank
and the gasoline storage container. Always follow the mix ratio
located on the container of stabilizer. Run the engine at least 3
minutes after adding the stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the fuel tank and carburetor
if stabilizer is used.
If you do not use a stabilizer,
do the following:
1.
Start the engine.
2.
Run the engine
until the fuel tank and the carburetor
are out of
fuel and the engine
stops.
3.
Do not leave fuel in the fuel tank or the carburetor.
The fuel can
damage
the function
of the fuel system.
4.
After storage,
make
sure you use fresh
fue!.
THE BATTERY
1.
Remove
the battery.
2.
Clean the battery
terminals
of any deposits.
3.
Charge
the battery.
See the instructions
on "How
To Charge
The Battery".
4.
Store the battery
in a cool, dry place.
NOTE: After a long time in storage, charge the battery.
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