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MAINTENANCE(€am'i))
TO CHANGE OIL (CONT'D)
2. Tip mower on its side as shown in Fig. 30 and
drain oil into suitable container. Rock mower
back and forth to remove any oil trapped
inside of engine.
3. Wipe off any spilled oil on mower and/or
inside of engine.
4. Fill engine with oil, fill only to the "FULL" hne
on the dipstick. DO NOT over fill.
5. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
AIR FILTER
CAUTION: DO NOT run your engine without air
filter in place.
1. Your engine will not run properly with a clog-
ged, dirty air filter.
NOTE: DO NOT wash this paper type air filter.
2. Replace your air filter each year, more often if
you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions.
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year.
A new clean spark plug will make your engine start
and run better. Keep your spark plug clean. Set
spark plug gap at .030.
Recommended replacement Sears spark plug no.
7133312 or STD361458 are available at most
Sears retail stores and through the catalog.
BATTERY CARE
To charge battery, DO NOT use any other type
battery charger than the charger included with
your mower.
NOTE: Additional charging during the mowing
season may be necessary.
At the end of the mowing season the battery
should be charged for 48 hours to protect the
battery during winter storage.
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE ENGINE
FROM BATTERY CONNECTOR, TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN STORING OR
TRANSPORTING YOUR MOWER.
GENERAL
DO NOT usegasoline left over from previous sea-
son. Old or stale dirty gasoline can cause starting
and running problems.
Replace your gasoline can, ifyour old can starts to
rust. DO NOT use rusty gasoline can, rust and/or
dirt in your gasoline can cause problems.
STORAGE
Never store engine with gasoline in tank, indoors
or in closed, poorly ventilated areas where gaso-
line fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a turnace, water heater, clothes dryer,
etc.
If your engine isnot to be used for 30 days or more
prepare as follows:
Drain gasoline from fuel tank; gasoline left in gas-
oline tank and carburetor will form deposits and
cause problems in starting and running your
engine.
Runengine untilgasoline tank isempty and engine
stops running.
When preparing your mower for storage it is a
good time to service your mower and engine tobe
ready for the next mowing season. Replace such
parts as mower blade, spark plug, and air filter
CHANGE OIL: Warm oil drains better.
Drain old oil and replace with fresh clean Sears
SAE 10W30 oil.
See "To Change Oil" section under Maintenance.
Remove spark plug and put 2 or 3 tablespoons of
oil into spark plug opening and pull starter rope
slowly to disthbute oil, install new spark plug
and tighten.
DO NOT PUT ANY ADDITIVES IN GASOLINE OR
OIL.
CLEAN MOWER/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 underside of mower using putty knife or
similar tool to remove any build-up of trash or
grass on underside of mower housing.
NOTE: We DO NOT recommend using a water"
hose to clean your mower unless the 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.
FIG. 31
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