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GRASS CATCHER
• The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used.
, Check yourgrass catcher often for
damage or deterioration. Through
normal use itwill wear. If catcher
needs replacing, replace only with a
manufacturer approved replacement
catcher. Give the lawn mower model
number when ordering.
DRIVE WHEELS
Check frontdrive wheels each time
before you mow to be sure they move
freely.
The wheels not turning freely means
trash, grass cuttings,etc. are in the drive
wheel area and must be cleaned to free
drive wheels.
If necessary to clean the drive wheels, be
sure to clean both front wheels.
1. Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and
washers.
2. Remove wheels from wheel adjusters,
3. Remove any trash or grass cuttings
from inside the dust cover, pinionand/
or drive wheel gear teeth.
_-. Put wheels back in place.
NOTE: If after cleaning, the drive wheels
do notturn freely, contacta Sears or other
qualified service center.
GEAR CASE
, To keep your drive system woridng
properly, the gear case and area
around the drive should be kept clean
and free of trash build-up. Clean under
the drive cover twice a season.
, The gear case isfilled with lubricantto
the proper level at the factory. The only
time the lubricant needs attention is if
service has been performed on the
gear case.
, If lubricantis required, use only Texaco
Starplex Premium 1Grease, Part No.
750369. Do not substitute.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Jse only high quality detergent oil rated
NlthAPI service classificationSF-SJ.
Select the oil'sSAE viscositygrade
acoording to your expected operating
emperature.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc,) improve startingin
cold weather, these multi-viscosityoils
will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your
engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running
low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operationor at leastonce a year if the
lawn mower Is not used for 25 hours in
one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before
startingthe engine and after each five (5)
hours of continuoususe. Tighten oil plug
securely each time you check the oil
level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tippinglawn mower to
drain oil, drain fuel tank by running
engine until fuel tank is empty.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on e
clean surface.
3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown
and drain oil intoa suitable container.
Rock lawn mower back andforth to
remove any oil trapped inside of
engine.
4. Wipe off any spilled oilfrom lawn
mower or side of engine.
5. Fill engine with oil. (See =ADDOIL" in
the Operation section ofthis manual.)
6. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark
plug.
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