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Page 1: ... Maintenance Parts List Espar_ol WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product For answers to your questions about this product Call 7 am 7 pm Mon Sat 10 am 7 pm Sun 1 800 235 5878 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 545001417 1 7 05 ...

Page 2: ...jury including amputation or blind ness to the operator and others The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide rea sonable safety and efficiency in using this unit The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Never allow children to use this tool _L WARNING Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautio...

Page 3: ...engine is running Make sure the unit is properly as sembled and in good operating con dition Avoid spilling fuel or oil Wipe up fuel spills before starting the engine Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fuel and fueling site before starting engine Always store gasoline in a container approved for flammable liquids OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY _i DANGER RISK OF CUT KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE Blade...

Page 4: ... to circulation disorders or abnor mal swelling Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood ves sel damage in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention An antivibration system does not guaran tee the avoidan...

Page 5: ...the safety rules do not attempt to fuel your unit Call 1 800 235 5878 FUELING ENGINE _ WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2 cycle air cooled engine oil We recommend Craftsman brand synthetic oil Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is obtained by...

Page 6: ...FF position BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Fuel engine Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from the fueling site Hold the unit on the ground in the starting position as shown Support unit so the blade is off of the ground and away from trees bushes on lookers etc TL I_S STARTING A COLD ENGINE or a warm engine after running out of fuel Throttle Lock X Throttle Lock out Throttle Trigger 1 6 7 Pull start...

Page 7: ...pulling the starter rope many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded If the unit still doesn t start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1 800 235 5878 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES _t WARNING Ensure ON OFF switch is in the OFF position and disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjust ments CARE MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Check for loose f...

Page 8: ... year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better Set spark plug gap at 0 025 inch Ignition timing is fixed nonadjustable 1 Twist then pull off spark plug boot 2 Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard 3 Replace with Champion RCJ 6Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3 4 inch socket wrench 4 Reinstall the spark plug boot REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter drain unit by run n...

Page 9: ...motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of sea son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more If your unit is to be stored for a period of time Clean the entire unit Store in a clean dry area Cl...

Page 10: ...ires adjustment 4 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen 5 Compression low 1 Choke partially on 2 Fuel mixture incorrect 3 Air filter dirty 4 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Spark plug incorrect 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 4 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen REMEDY 1 Move ON OFF switch to the ON position 2 See Starting a Flooded Engine in Operation Section 3...

Page 11: ...g your small off road engine to a Sears autho rized repair center as soon as a prob lem exists Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest autho rized service center or call Sears at 1 800 469 4663 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty perio...

Page 12: ...emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor Ignition Sys tem Spark Plug covered up to mainte nance schedule Ignition Module Muf fler including catalyst MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsi ble for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the instruc tion manual This engine ...

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