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The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
before starting your lawn mower and while mowing, We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears
Retail or Catalog Stores_
ACCESSORIES TO HELP YOU GET THE MOST FROM YOUR MOWER
CLIPPING DEFLECTOR: Converts rear bagging mowers to side discharge to disperse clippings safely and
evenly_
HIGH WHEEL KIT: A pair of 12_inch rear wheels improves handling on soft, spongy lawns and uneven
terrain_ Includes height adjusters; doesn't affect cutting height range,
MOWER COVER: Sears Tyvek®cover protects mower from weather when stored outdoors_
GAS CAN: A new gas can keeps rust and dirt out of fuel system for longer engine life and improved per_
formance_ Craftsman gas cans have built in filters to keep impurities out of your engine
THESE ACCESSORIES WERE AVAILABLE AT MOST SEARS STORES AND THROUGH THE CATALOG AT THE
TIME THIS MANUAL WAS PRINTED.
IMPORTANT TIPS TO HELP YOUR LAWN MOWER START FASTER, RUN AND PERFORM BETTER
1_ USE UNLEADED GASOLINE: It burns cleaner and leaves less residue in the engine. Regular gasoline can
also be used. DO NOT use gasoline containing any alcohol or with any additives.
2_ DRAIN OR RUN-OUT ALL GASOLINE FROM TANK AT THE END OF THE SEASON: DO NOT leave gaso-
line in your mower when stored for long periods It will "GUM" your engine. Run engine until the gaso-
line runs out.
3. START EACH MOWING SEASON WITH FRESH GASOLINE: DO NOT keep gasoline in your can. If your
gasoline can is starting to rust, replace can.
4 CHANGE YOUR SPARK PLUG EVERY SPRING: An old, corroded spark plug prevents fast starting and
smooth running engine.
5. REPLACE YOUR AIR CLEANER OR FILTER OFTEN: Dirt, along with heat can harm your engine, the
cleaner or filter will clog up, preventing clean air from reaching your engine. See "Air Cleaner/Filter"
section of this manual for replacing air cleaner or filter.
6. USE SAE 10W30 OIL: DO NOT use SAE 10W40 oik
7. CHANGE OIL AS RECOMMENDED: IMPORTANT - chan_j_ oil after the first two (2) hours of use, then
every 25 hours of use,
8, REPLACE THE BLADEWHEN NEEDED: You can sharpen the blade, but we do not recommend it. Erosion
from hitting foreign objects can damage the blade Replace blade with one specifically designed
for your mower.
9. AT THE END OF THE SEASON, CLEAN YOUR MOWER: IMPORTANT- first disconnect the spark plug wire,
If possible, store your mower in a well ventilated area and protected from moisture_
10. FOLLOW THE MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS IN YOUR OWNERS MANUAL: Read your manual and
keep it in a convenient place for easy reference°
11. DO NOT PUT ANY ADDITIVES IN THE OIL OR GASOLINE: DO NOT USE GASOHOL, or gasoline contain-
ing any alcohol
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