• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom
the truck or trailer andrefuel iton the
ground. Ifthis is not possible,then
refuel suchequipmentwith a portable
container,ratherthan from a gasoline
dispensernozzle.
• 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.
• Neveroverfill fuel tank. Replacegas
cap andtightensecurely.
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 andbolts, especially blade
attachmentbolts, tight and keepequip-
ment in good condition.
• Never tamperwith safetydevices. Check
their properoperation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoilorfuelspill-
age.Allowmachineto coolbeforestoring.
• Stop and inspectthe equipmentifyou
strike an object. Repair,if necessary,
beforerestarting.
• Never attempt to makewheel height
adjustmentswhile the engine is running.
• Grass catcher componentsare subject
towear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving partsor
allowobjects to be thrown.Frequently
check componentsandreplacewith
manufacturer'srecommendedparts,
when necessary.
• Mower blades aresharp andcan cut.
Wrap the blade(s)or wear gloves,and
use extra cautionwhen servicingthem.
• Do not changethe engine governorset-
ting or overspeed the engine.
• Maintainor replacesafetyand instruc-
tion labels, as necessary.
AWARNING: This lawn mower is equippedwith an internalcombustionengine and
should not be usedon or nearany 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 effectiveworkingorder by the operator.
Inthe stateof Californiathe above is requiredby law (Section4442 of the California
Public ResourcesCode). Otherstates may have similar laws. Federallaws applyon
federal lands. A spark arresterfor the muffler is availablethroughyour nearestSears
Parts& RepairCenter(Seethe REPAIRPARTSsectionof this manual).
Serial Number:
Dateof Purchase:
GasolineCapacity/ Type: 1.0 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Capacity: 18.5 Ounces
Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) or SAE 10W-30
Spark Plug (Gap: ,030") NGK BPR6ES
Valve Clearance (_+0.04 mm): Intake: 0,015 mm; Exhaust: 0,020 mm
Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs.
• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower
housing, Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above,
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