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The
operation
of any fawn mower can resutt in foreign objects thrown
into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields before starting your lawn mower and while mowing. We recommend Wide
Vision Safety Mask for over the'spectacles or standard safety glasses, available
at Sears Retail or Catalog
Stores.
ACCESSORIES TO HELPYOU GET THEMOST FROM YOUR MOWER
MOWER
COVER: Sears Tyvek®cover, stock number 71 33316,
protects mower from weather when stored outdoors.
Available
through Sears catalog.
GAS CAN: A new gas can keeps rust and dirt out of fuel system for longer engine life and improved performance.
Craft-
sman gas cans have built in filters to keep impurities out of your engine and are available
in Permanex ® polyethylene
with lifetime warranty
and strong terneplate
steel.
CLIPPING DEFLECTOR: Converts rear bagging mowers to side discharge to disperse safely and evenly, stock number
71 33303 available
in most retail stores, through catalog,
Sears Central Service and parts desks.
HIGH WHEEL KIT: A pair of 12-inch rear wheels improves handling on soft, spongy lawns and uneven terrain.
NOTE:
If the ? 1 3372 ! High Wheel Kit is purchased as an accessory, the cutting height range will be reduced to five (5) different
positions; from 1 1t2" to 3 1/2".
Available
through catalog and Sears Central Service and Parts desks.
THESE ACCESSORI ES WERE AVAILABLE
AT MOST SEARS STORES AND THROUGH
THE CATALOG
AT TH E TIME
THIS MANUAL
WAS
PRINTED.
IMPORTANTTIPSTO HELPYOUR LAWN MOWER STARTFASTER,RUN AND PERFORMBETTER
1.
USE UNLEADED GASOLINE:
It burns cleaner and leaves less residue in the engine. Regular gasoline can also be
used. DO NOT use PREMIUM GASOLINE.
2.
DRAIN OR RUN-OUT
ALL GASOLINE
FROM TANK AT THE END OF THE SEASON:
DO NOT leave gasoline
in your mower when stored for long periods. It will "GUM"
your engine. Run engine until the gasoline runs out.
3.
START EACH MOWING
SEASON WITH FRESH GASOLINE:
DO NOT keep gasoline in your can. If your gasoline
can is starting to rust, replace can.
4.
CHANGE
YOUR SPARK PLUG EVERY SPRING: An old corroded
spark plug prevents fast starting and smooth
running engine.
5.
REPLACE YOUR AIR CLEANER OR FILTER OFTEN: Dirt, afong with heat can harm your engine, the cleaner or
filter will clog up, preventing clean air from reaching your engine. See "Air Cleaner/Filter"
section of this manual
for replacing
air cleaner or filter.
6.
USE SAE 30W
OIL: DO NOT use SAE !0W40
oil.
7.
CHANGE
OIL AS RECOMMENDED:
IMPORTANT
- change oil after the first two (2) hours of use, then every 25
hours of use.
8.
REPLACE THE BLADE WHEN
NEEDED: You can sharpen the blade, but we do not recommend it. Erosion from
hitting foreign
objects can damage the blade. Replace blade with one specifically
designed for your mower.
9.
AT THE END OF THE SEASON,
CLEAN YOUR MOWER:
IMPORTANT
- first disconnect the spark plug wire_ If
possible, store your mower in a well ventilated
area and protected from moisture.
]0.
FOLLOW THE MAINTENANCE
SUGGESTIONS
IN YOUR OWNERS
MANUAL:
Read your manual and keep
it in a convenient place for easy reference.
S
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