Lawn Mower User Manual

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom
the truck or trailer andrefuel iton the
ground. Ifthis is not possible,then
refuel suchequipmentwith a portable
container,ratherthan from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
• Keepthe nozzle in contactwith the rim
of the fuel tank or containeropening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzlelock-opendevice.
• If fuel is spilledon clothing,change
clothing immediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replacegas
cap andtighten securely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
• Never run machineinsidea closed area.
• Never make adjustmentsor repairs with
theengine(motor)running.Disconnectthe
spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from plug to preventaccidentalstarting.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachmentbolts, tight and keep equip-
ment in good condition.
• Never tamperwith safetydevices. Check
their properoperation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoil orfuelspill-
age.Allowmachineto coolbeforestoring.
• Stop and inspectthe equipment if you
strike an object. Repair,if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never attempt to makewheel height
adjustmentswhile the engineis running.
• Grass catcher componentsare subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving partsor
allowobjects to be thrown.Frequently
check componentsand replacewith
manufacturer'srecommendedparts,
when necessary.
• Mower blades aresharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s)or wear gloves, and
use extra cautionwhen servicingthem.
• Do not changethe engine governor set-
ting or overspeed the engine.
• Maintainor replacesafety and instruc-
tion labels, as necessary.
AWARNING: This lawn mower is equippedwith an internalcombustionengine and
should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredor
grass-coveredland unlessthe engine's exhaustsystem is equippedwith a spark
arrester meetingapplicable localor state laws (if any). If a spark arresteris used, it
should be maintainedin effectiveworking order by the operator.
In the state of Californiathe above is required by law (Section4442 of the California
Public ResourcesCode). Other states may have similar laws. Federallaws applyon
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available throughyour nearest Sears
Parts & RepairCenter (Seethe REPAIRPARTSsection of this manual).
Serial Number:
Dateof Purchase:
GasolineCapacity/Type: 1.6Quarts (UnleadedRegular)
Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces
Oil Type (APISG-SL): SAE 30 (above32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
SparkPlug: ChampionRC12YC(Gap: .030")
Blade BoltTorque: 35-40 ft. Ibs.
The model and serial numberswill befound on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower
housing. Recordbothserial numberand date of purchaseinspace providedabove.
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