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MAINffNANCE
(CONT'D)
TO CHECK AND/TO REPLACE B ELT(CONT'D)
7. Move belt snubber back in place, approximately
1/32" away from belt and tighten-hex head screw
(See Fig. 23}.
NOTE: Always use only factory approved beJt to assure,__
proper fit and longer life.
ENGINE:
LUBRICATION
ENGINE:
use of proper
oil in your engine and keeping
to full level
is essential.
Changing
oil regularly
will
lengthen the life of your
engine.
The total all'capacity
of your
engine
is 21 oz. or 0.62
liters. Fill only to the "FULL"
line _onthe dipstick. DO NOT
over fill. The first fill on a new engine
use about I pint :
or 0.5 liters. Check oil level and add as required
to bring
to proper
level.
NOTE:
On a new engine some oil may be left in the
engine,
as each engine is run for operational
checks
before shipping.
Use Sears SAE lOW30
oil or equivalent. SAE 30 oil can
also be used. DO NOT use SAE lOW40
oil.
Use only oil with automotive
classifications SF, SE, SO
or SC markings
on oil container.
Using Sears 5AE
!OW30
oil wilt assist engine
starting
in cool weather.
Running your engine with oil be/c w safe level or with dirty
contaminated
oil can contribute to shortening the fife of
your
engine.
After the first two (2) hours of mowing change the oil, then
change
the oil every 25 hours of mowing
thereafter.
If
you mow under dusty, dirty conditions
you may need to
change
the oil more often.
TO CHANGEOIL
CAUTION:
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the
spark plug.
1. Remove engine oil cap with dipstick, Jay aside on a
clean surface. Warm oil drains better. "
2. Tip mower on its side as shown n Fig. 29 and drain
oil 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. Fi!l engine with oil, filt 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 p/ace
I.
Y=_'" engine wil! not run properly
with a clogged,
dirty
air filter.
NOTE.
DO NOT
wash this type air filter
2.
ReD".ace your air ;,/_er each year,
more
o_en ;f you
mo_.
- very dus_v aJ, r ty conditions
Re_.'acemen:
c,r freer no
"" 3332
,s availabie
at most
_"
oetait stores and through
the catalog
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FIG. 28
CONTA}NER
FIG. 29
14
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
1. Remove
the
air
filter
cover
by
turning
counter-
clockwise
to the stop, and pull away from collar
(See
Fig. 30).
2.
Remove filter from inside of cover
(See Fig. 30).
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
aligning
the
tab with the slot.
6. Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten (See Fig.
30).
SPARKPLUG
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.
74 333 t2 or STD36 t458
are available
at mast Sears
retail
stores and through
the catalog.
GENERAL
DO NOT Jse gasoline
left over from previous
season. Otd
or stale
5,r'v
g_s_lme
c::'" ca_'se _tarting
and running
problems
Replace
!our gasoline
ca.,. _f your old can starts to rust
DO NOTuse
rusty gasohne
can. rust and/or
dirt in your
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