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NOTE:
Fuel stabilizer
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 the mix
ratio found
on stabilizer
container.
Run
engine
at least 10 minutes
after adding
stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer
to reach
the carburetor.
Do not empty
the gas tank
and carburetor
if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in
the Maintenance
section of this manual).
CYLINDER
1. Remove spark plug.
2. Pour 29 ml of oil through spark plug
hole into cylinder.
3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times
to distribute oil.
4. Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season
to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can
starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your
gasoline will cause problems.
• If possible, store your unit indoors and
cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.
• Cover your unit with a suitable protective
cover that does not retain moisture.
Do
not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe,
which allows condensation
to form and
will cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT:
Never cover mower while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
_I,CAUTION:
Never store the lawn mower
with gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING
- See appropriate
section
in manual
unless
directed
to a qualified
service
center,
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Does not start
1. Dirty air filter.
2.
Out of fuel.
3.
Stale fuel.
4.
Water
in fuel.
5.
Spark
plug wire is
disconnected.
6.
Bad spark
plug.
7.
Loose
blade or broken
blade adapter.
8.
Control
bar in released
position.
9.
Control
bar defective.
10. Fuel valve lever (if so
equipped)
in OFF position.
11 .Weak
battery
(if equipped).
12. Disconnected
battery
connector
(if equipped).
1. Clean/replace
air filter.
2.
Fill fuel tank.
3.
Empty
fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh,
clean gasoline.
4.
Empty
fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh,
clean gasoline.
5.
Connect
wire to plug.
6.
Replace
spark plug.
7.
Tighten
blade bolt or
replace
blade adapter.
8.
Depress
control
bar to
handle.
9.
Replace
control
bar.
10. Turn fuel valve lever
to the ON position.
11. Charge
battery.
12. Connect
battery
to engine.
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