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ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
iMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor,fuel
filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Also, experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and let it run untilthe
fuel lines and carburetor are empty,
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• Use flesh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative in minimizingthe formation of
fuel gum deposits dudng storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow the mix
ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach
the carburetor.Do notdrain 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 Maintenance section of this manual),
CYLINDER
1. Remove spark plug.
2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder.
3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times
to distribute oil.
4. Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one
season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your
can startsto rust. Rust and/or dirt in
your gasoline will cause problems.
• If possible, store your unit indoors
and cover it to give protectionfrom
dustand 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 unitto rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while
engone and exhaust areas are still
warm.
_. CAUTION:Never store the lawn
mower with gasoline in the tank inside
a buildingwhere fumes may reach an
open flame or spark. Allow the engine
to cool before storing in any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Does not start 1. Dirty air filter.
2. Out of fuel.
3. Stale fuel.
4. Water in fuel.
5. Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
6. Bed spark plug.
7. Loose blade or broken
blade adapter.
8. Control bar in released
position.
9. Control bar defective.
CORRECTION
1. Clean/replace air filter.
2. Fill fuel tank.
3. Drain tank and refillwith
fresh, clean fuel.
4. Drain fuel tank and
carburetor and refilltank
with fresh gasoline.
5. Connect wire to plug.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Tighten blade belt or
replace blade adapter.
8. Depress control bar to
handle.
9. Replace control bar.
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