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ADJUSTMENTS
DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY
ADJUSTMENTS.
FACTORY
SETnNGS
ARE SATISFACTORY
FOR MOST APPLICATIONS
AND
CONDITIONS.
IF ADJUSTMENTS
ARE NEEDED, PROCEED AS
FOLLOWS:
_CARBURETOR
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest
SEARS, ROEBUCK
AND CO. (OR SEARS CANADA, INC.)
SERVICE CENTER. Engine performance should not be affected
at altitudes up to 7,000 feet. For operation at higher elevations,
contact your nearest SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEARS
CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER.
_)
ENGINE
SPEED
_I=NEVER
TAMPER
WITH
ENGINE
GOVERNOR
WHICH
IS
FACTORY
SET
FOR
PROPER
ENGINE
SPEED.
OVERSPEEDING
ENGINE ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEED
SE'I-I'ING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
CHANGING
OF ENGINE-GOVERNED
SPEED
WILL
VOID
ENGINE WARRANTY.
STORAGE
_
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR |
IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE FUEL
/
FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT
LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE,
WATER
HEATER,
CLOTHES/
DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE.
/
IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE, PREPARE
AS FOLLOWS:
DRAIN
FUEL SYSTEM:
A. Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent
gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible
malfunction of engine.
_1
DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS,
AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL.
DO NOT SMOKE.
B. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to
lack of fuel.
NOTE:
NOTE:
If "Gasohol"
has been used, complete above
instructions
and then put 1/2 pint of unleaded
gasoline intofueltank and repeat above instructions.
Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum
deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline
in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow mix
ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at
least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to
reach carburetor.
STORAGE
(Continued)
_)
CHANGE
OIL:
Changeoilif ithasnotbeen changedinthe lastthree(3) months.
See "CHANGEOIL" instructions in "MAINTENANCE" section,
OIL CYLINDER
BORE:
A, Remove spark plug. Squirt one (1) oz. (30 ml) of clean engine
oil into spark plug hole.
B, Cover spark plug hole with a rag
C, Crank engine over, slowly, several times,
,_
AVOID
SPRAY
FROM
SPARK
PLUG
HOLE
WHEN
CRANKING
ENGINE OVER SLOWLY.
D, Install spark plug. Do not connect spark plug wire,
(_)
CLEAN
ENGINE:
Remove any clippings, dirt, or chaff from exterior of engine.
GENERAL
Just as your automobile needs professional mechanical maintenance
from time to time, so does your Craftsman engine. Replacement of the
spark plug and air cleaner is made necessary
by NORMAL use.
Professional
Air-Cooled Engine Service is as close as your nearest
Sears Roebuck and Co. (or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center.
A yearly check-up
or tune-up
by Sears is a good idea to avoid
breakdowns or delay..,
do it at the end of the season, then you're
ready for the next. We even prepare it for storage for you.
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