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WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always stop
the engine and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining
the unit. Never perform cleaning or maintenance while the
unit is running. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent
the unit from starting accidentally.
_ ARNING: Wear protective clothing and observe all
safety instructions to prevent serious personal injury.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency
stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any
seasonal tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or
skills, if unsure about these procedures, take the unit to a Sears
or other qualified service dealer. Call 1-888-331-4569 for more
information.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and system may be performed by a Sears or other qualified
service dealer. Call 1-888-331-4569 for more information.
NOTE: Please read the California/EPA statement that came with the
unit for a complete listing of terms and coverage for the
emissions control devices, such as the spark arrestor, muffler,
carburetor, etc.
FREQUENCY
Every 10 hours
After the first
10 hours and
at 38 hours
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
• Clean and re-oil the air filter. Refer to
Maintaining the Air Filter.
• Change the oil. Refer to Changing the Off.
Have the rocker arm clearance checked by
a Sears or other qualified service dealer.
Check the spark plug condition and gap.
Refer to Maintaining the Spark Plug.
CHECKING THE OiL LEVEL
_ ARNING: OVERFiLLiNG THE CRANKCASE MAY
CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL iNJURY. Check the oil level
before each use. The importance of maintaining the proper
oil level cannot be overemphasized.
1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
2. Set the unit on a flat, level surface, such as a workbench or
table.
NOTE: Failure to keep the engine level may result in oil overfill.
3. Clean the area around the oil fill plug (Fig. 11) to prevent debris
from entering the oil fill hole.
4. Unscrew the oil fill plug.
5. Look into the oil fill hole; use a flashlight if necessary. The oil
level should just touch the bottom thread of the oil fill hole
(Fig. 12). if the oil level is too low, add oil to the oil fill hole until
the oil level touches the bottom thread of the oil fill hole.
NOTE: DO NOT overfill the crankcase.
6. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled.
7. Reinstall the oil fill plug.
NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill plug (Fig. 11).
Oi Fi[ Plug
O-Ring
Oil Fill Hole
;i ........... Z\
Fig. 11
iJ
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Oil Fill Line .................................................................................
Fig. 12
14
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