Operating instructions

Changedi whileengineis still warm from running,as
fallows:
1, Drain fuel tank by running pressure washer until fuel
tank is empty.
2, Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark
plug.
3. Cleanarea around oil fill, removeoil fill cap/dipstick.
Wipe dipstick dean.
4. Tip your pressurewasher toward the oil fill neck to drain
oil into a suitable container. When crankcaseis empty,
return pressure washerto upright position.
5. Slowly pour recommended oil (approximatdy 18 oz,)
into oil fill opening. Pauseto permit oil to settle. Fill to
upper limit mark on dipstick.
6. Replaceand tighten dipstick.
7. Wipe up any remaining oil.
8. Reconnectspark plug wire to spark plug.
Service Air Cleaner
Your enginewill not run properly and may bedamaged if you
run it with a dirty air cleaner.Service more often if operating
under dirty or dusty conditions. Replacementsare available
at your local Sears service center.
Te service the air cleaner, feiiew these steps:
1. Press latch tabs (A) on top of air cleaner cover (B), and
remove cover.
2. Carefully remove air cleaner (C) from base (B).
3. Cleanair cleaner by tapping it severaltimes on a hard
surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air (not to
exceed30 psi) through air cleanerfrom clean side that
faces engine.
NOT/CE NEVERtry to brush off dirt. Brushing will force dirt
into the fibers.
4. Wipe dirt from air cleaner body and cover using a moist
rag. Becareful to prevent dirt from entering air duct (E)
that leads to the carburetor.
5. Install clean (or new) air cleaner in base.Air cleaner
must fit securely in base.
6. Reinstall air cleaner cover.
NOtiCE You can purchasenew air filter dements by calling
1°800°4°IVIY°HOIVIE(409°4063}.
Service Spark PJug
Changingthe spark plug will help your engineto start easier
and run better.
1. Disconnect the cap from the spark plug and clean area
around spark plug.
2. Removeand inspect spark plug.
3. Replacespark plug if electrodes areworn, or if insulator
is cracked or chipped.
4. For replacement, use recommended spark plug, NGK
BPR6ES.
5: Checkelectrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap
at 0.020-0.031 inches 0.70-0.80 mm), if necessary.
6A. When reinstalling original spark plug, tighten 1/8-1/4
turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
6B. When installing new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after
the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
7. Attach the spark plug cap to the spark plug.
NOfl,.,eE You can purchasea new spark plug by calling
1-800-4-1VIY-HOIVIE(409°4063}.
Carbureter
if you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your
nearestSears service center. Engineperformance may be
affected at altitudes above 5000 feet. For operation at higher
elevations,contact your nearestSears service center.
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