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5.
To clean foam element, wash in mild liquid detergent and water. Squeeze or
press the foam element to rinse out dirt and water. Do not twist, this could
damage or tear the foam element. Allow to dry thoroughly before using. Oil
the foam element with a light engine oil.
6.
Carefully place foam filter back into canister assembly and reattach the
rubber cap removed earlier.
7.
Snap the carbon canister filter assembly back into place under the inner
engine shroud. See Figure 21 inset.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the angled nipple points upwards into the shroud to
avoid interference with the autochoke linkage.
8.
Place the inner engine shroud back onto the engine and fasten back down
with nuts removed earlier.
9.
Reattach the recoil housing.
Fuel Filter
The fuel filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100
operating hours; more often if run with old gasoline.
1.
Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
2.
Remove hose clamp from fuel line and remove fuel line from tank outlet. See
Figure 22.
3.
Pull out old fuel filter from tank outlet. Replace when dirty or damaged.
4.
Grasp new fuel filter from shouldered end and insert it completely to the
shoulder into the tank outlet.
5.
Replace fuel line and hose clamp.
Clean Engine
•
Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumulated debris from
engine. Keep linkage, spring, and controls clean. Keep area around and
behind muffler free of any combustible debris.
•
Keeping engine clean allows air movement around engine.
•
Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and
ignition of accumulated debris.
Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel
system. Use a brush or dry cloth.
Lubrication
Blade Control
Lubricate pivot points on the blade and drive control at least once a season with
light oil. These controls must operate freely in both directions. See Figure 23.
Belt Care
NOTE: Several components must be removed in order to change the mower's
self-propulsion drive belt. See an authorized Sears Service Center to have your belt
replaced.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Fuel Filter
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Angled Nipple
Figure 21
Figure 22
Figure 23
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