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STORAGE
Never store engine with gasofine in tank, indoors or in
closed,
poorly ventilated areas where gasolinefumesmay
reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace,
rater heater, or clothes dryer, etc.
ff your engine is not to be used for _3.0days or more
prepare as follows:
Drain gasoline from fuel tank; gasoline in gasoline tank
.and carburetor will form deposits and causeproblems in
starting and running your engine.
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When preparing your mower for storage it isa good time
to serviceyour mower Ondengineto be ready for the next
mowing season. Replace such parts as mower blade,
spark plug and air filter;_ _.. . ...
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CHANGE OIL: Worm oil drains better.
Drain old oil and replace with fresh Clean Sears SAE
lOW30
Oil.
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See "_ToChange Oil" section under Aflaintenance.
Remove spark plug and put 2 or 3 tablespoons of oil into
spark plug opening and putt starter rope slowly to
distribute oil, install new spark plug and tighten.
DO NOT PUT AN YADDITIVES IN GASOLINE OR OIL.
CLEANMOWER/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 under-
side of mower using putty knife or similar tool to remove
any build.up of trash Or grass on underside of mower
_ousing.
,_iOTE: We DO NOT recommend using a Water hose to
clean your mower unlessthe 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.
TO TIGHTEN
FIG. 30
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GENERAL
You can fold your mower handle for storage (See Fig.
3t}.
When
setting-up
your
handle
from
storage
position
the
lower handle wilt automatically !ock into mowing position.
See "Blade Care" section _JnderMaintenance.= To get the
best cutting results we recommend that you: :replace your
blade with a Sears Original equipment blade each year.
Replacement blade is available at most Sears stores and
through the catalog. Be sure to g;ve your mower model
,urnber when ordering blade.
#e DO NOT recommend sharpening blade - you can
keep the cutting edge touched up with a fife. Grinding the
cutting edge excess:rely can cause the blade to be out
of balance• An unbalanced blade can cause excessive
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" -_r,en 'he fife oF tile engine and mower.
REPLACE B LADE....
when ordering.
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NOTE:
The catcher may be hosed with water,
but must
be dry when used.
15
ing season.
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Replace your gasoline Fan if your can starts to
I'ust.
DO
NOT use rusty gasoline can. Rust and!or dirt in your
gasoline can cause problems.
DO NOT
store your mower under.any
plastic cover,
plasti c cannot breathe which promotes condensatio n and
can cause yaur mower_ to rust.
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HANDLE
Always
stareyour
mower on its wheels_ Stodng mower
on its side .or end may result in difficult starting. _.
When removing your mower from storage, fill gasoline
tank with fresh, clean, I unleaded, automotive gasoline.
Check and fill oi! to proper level.
....When starting your engine the first time after being in
storage for extended period, the engine may smoke for
a whileuhfil
the englne, burns any oil or gasoline ac-
GRASS CATCHER
Check your grass catcher often for damage or deteriora-
•cumulated during the storage period.
tion. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs
........... DO NOT storegasoline fromone season to another..Use
replacing, replace only with a manufacturerapproved
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up or dispose of any unusedgasoline left from themow-
repladement catcher from Sears. 'Give the mower model
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