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Customer Responsibilities
IMPORTANT SERVICE MESSAGE
Perform the Service Recommendations listed in the
chart below to ensure the proper performance and long
life of your machine.
If you do not wish to service the machine yourself, you
can bring it to your local Sears Service Center for expert
service.
CAUTION
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the
machine, stop the engine and make sure that all
moving parts have come to a complete stop.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away
from the spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
personal injury or property damage.
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
SERVICE
Before
Every 5-Every 25
I
Every 100
~
As Noted
Each Use
Hours
Hours
Hours
Check Bolts and Nuts (Page 25)
•
Check Engine Oil Level (Page 23)
•
•
I
I
Change Engine Oil (Page 24)
•
I
1,2
Replace Air Filter (Page 24)
4
Clean Cooling System (Page 24)
•
+
2
Inspect Spark Plug (Page 24)
•
Clean Machine
I
•
2
Inspect Spark Arrester (if equipped)
I
3
NOTE 1 - Change oil after first two hours of new operation.
NOTE 2 - Service more frequently in extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
NOTE 3 - If engine is equipped with a spark arrester, clean and inspect for damage every 50 operating hours.
NOTE 4 - Replace yearly or more often if used in extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
CHECK AND CHANGE ENGINE OIL
D Check oil level every five operating hours and before
each use of the machine.
D Change oil after first two hours of new operation and
every 25 operating hours thereafter. IMPORTANT:
Change oil more frequently when operating in
extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
Check Oil Level
A. Place the machine on level ground.
Stop the
engine and make sure that all moving parts have
come to
a
complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and secure it away from the spark plug.
B.
To avoid contaminating the engine oil with dirt, clean
the area around the dipstick (A, Figure 21). Remove the
dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Screw the
dipstick fully inward and then remove it to check the oil
level.
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C. The oil level should be at the "FULL" mark on the
dipstick. If the oil level is low, add recommended oil.
See "STEP 3: Add Oil to Engine" on Page 9. After
checking or adding oil, install the dipstick and tighten
securely.
Figure 21: Dipstick (A) and oil drain plug (B).
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