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MABNTENANCE (tOrn'D)
TO CHANGE
OIL
CAUTION: Disconnect
spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot come in con-
tact with the spark plug,
1_ Remove engine oil cap with dipstick,
lay aside
on a clean surface,
Warm oil drains better°
2_ Tip mower on its side as shown in Fig. 27 and
drain
oll into suitable
container°
Rock mower
back
and
forth
to remove
any
oil trapped
inside of engine.
3, Wipe
off
any
spilled
oil on mower
and/or
inside of engine.
4. Fill engine
with oil, fill only to the "FULL" line
on the dipstick.
DO NOT over fill.
5. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
AIR FILTER
CAUTION:
DO NOT run your engine
without
air
filter in place.
1_ Your engine will not run properly
with a clog-
ged,
dirty air filter.
NOTE: DO NOT wash this type air filler_
2_ Replace your air Filter each year, more often if
you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions.
Replacement
air filter no. 71 3332 is available
at
most Sears retail
stores and through
the catalog.
TO CHANGE
AIR FILTER
1. Remove the air Filter cover by turning
counter-
clockwise
to the stop,
and
pull
away
from
collar (See Fig. 28),
2. Remove Filter from inside of cover(See
Fig_28),
3_ Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to
remove any dirt accumulation.
4. Insert new filter into cover,
5_ Put air
Filter cover
and
Filter into collar
a-
ligning
the tab with the slot,
6. Push in on cover and turn clockwise
to tight-
en (See Fig. 28).
SPARK PLUG
Change
your spark plug each year,
A new clean spark plug will make your engine start
and run better.
Keep your spark plug clean_ Set
spark plug gap at .030.
Recommended
replacement
Sears spark plug no.
7_ZJL33312 o r STD361458
are
available
at most
Sears retail stores and through
the catalog,
GENERAL
DO NOT use gasoline
left over from previous sea-
son. Old or stale dirty gasoline
can cause starting
and running
problems.
Replace your gasoline
can, if your old can starts to
rust. DO NOT use rusty gasoline
can, rust and/or
dirt in your gasoline
can cause problems,
STORAGE
Never store engine with gasoline
in tank, indoors
or in closed, poorly
ventilated
areas where gaso-
line fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light
as on a furnace,
water
heater,
or clothes
dryer,
etc.
If your engine is not to be used for 30 days or more
prepare
as follows:
Drain
gasoline
from fuel
tank; gasoline
in gas-
oline tank and carburetor
will Form deposits and
cause
problems
in starting
and
running
your
engine,
When preparing
your
mower
for storage
it is a
good time to service your mower and engine to be
ready
for the next mowing
season. Replace such
parts as mower blade,
spark plug,
and air filter.
CHANGE OIL: Warm oil drains
better.
Drain
old oil and replace
with fresh clean Sears
SAE 10W30 oil,
See "To Change
Oil" section under Maintenance_
Remove spark plug and put 2 or 3 tablespoons
of
oil into
spark
plug
opening
and
pull
starter
rope
slowly
to distribute
oil,
install
new
spark
plug and fighten_
DO NOT PUT ANY ADDITIVES IN GASOLINE OR
OIL.
CLEAN MOWER/ENGINE
CAUTION:
Before
cleaning
mower,
disconnect
spark plug wire and place
wire where it cannot
come in contact with the spark plug.
Clean
around
engine
and
on top
of
mower_
Scrape underside
of mower
using putty
knife or
similar
tool to remove any build-up
of trash or
grass on underside
of mower housing.
NOTE: We DO NOT recommend
using a water
hose to clean
your
mower
unless the electrical
system,
muffler,
air
Filter and
carburetor
are
covered
to keep water out. Water
in engine
can
result in shortening engine
life.
CHECK FASTENERS
Check all fasteners and be sure they are tight,
tighten
and/or
replace
any
loose
or
worn
Fasteners.
GRASS CATCHER
Check your grass catcher
often.
Through
normal
use it
will
wear_
If catcher
needs
replacing,
replace
only
with
a
manufacturer
approved
replacement
catcher
from Sears. Give the mower
model number
when ordering.
NOTE: The catcher may be hosed with water,
but
the catcher must be dry when used.
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