ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent
gum depositsfrom formingin essentialfuel
systemparts such as carburetor,fuel filter,
fuel hose,or tank duringstorage Also,
experienceindicatesthat alcoholblended
fuels (calledgasohotor usingethanol or
methanol)can attractmoisturewhich leads
to separationandformationof acidsduring
storage_ Acidicgas can damagethe fuel
systemof an enginewhile in storage.
- Drainthe fuel tank,
o Start the engine
and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor
are empty.
• Never use engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season,
NOTE;
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alternative
in minimizing
the formation
of
fuel gum deposits
during storage,
Add
stabilizer
to gasoline
in fuel tank or storage
container.
Always
fol!ow the mix ratio
found
on stabilizer
container.
Run engine
at least 10 minutes
after adding
stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer
to reach the carbure-
tor.
Do not drain the gas tank and
carburetor
if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE
OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean engine oil,
(See "ENGINE"
in
the Customer
Responsibilities
section
of
this manual),
CYLINDER
° Remove
spark plug
o Pour one ounce
(29 ml) of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder
• Pull starter
handle
slowly a few times to
distribute
oil
• Replace
with new spark plug.
OTHER
° Do not store gasoline
from one season
to another,
- Replace
your gasoline
can if your can
starts to rust.
Rust and/or
dirt in your
gasoline
will cause problems_
° If possible,
store your unit indoors
and
cover it to give protection
from dust and
dirt.
° Cover your unit with a suitable
protective
cover that does not retain moisture.
Do
not use plastic.
Plastic
cannot
breathe
which allows condensation
to form and
will cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT:
Never cover mower while
engine
and exhaust
areas are still warm.
CAUTION:
Never store the lawn mower
with gasoline
in the tank inside a building
where fumes
may reach an open flame or
spark,
Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM
Does not start
CAUSE
° Dirty air fitten
° Out of fue!.
° Stale fuel.
• Water in fuel,
D
o
0
o
o
0
0
0
Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
Bad spark plug
Loose blade or broken blade
=
adapter,
Control bar in released
°
position.
Control bar defective,
CORRECTION
Clean/replace air filter,
Fill fuel tank_
Drain tank and refill with
fresh clean fuel,
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor and refill tank
with fresh gasoline.
Connect wire to plug.
Replace spark plug,
-lighten blade bolt or
replace blade adapter,
Depress control bar to
handle.
Replace control barn
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