Sears 247.37035 - Manual (Page 10)

STOPPING ENGINE
• Release blade control handle to stop the
engine and the blade.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away
from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
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WARNING: Before using your lawn mower,
again refer to the safety rules on pages 3 -5
of this manual. Always be careful.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
(Refer to Figure 7)
Oil (Packed with unit)
• Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select
the oil’s viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature. Follow the
chart below.
Colder
32°F
Warmer
5W30 SAE 30
Oil Viscosity Grade Chart
Use SAE30 oil; do not use 10W40 oil.
Fill oil sump and check the oil level. See Figure 7.
a. Position the mower on level ground.
Clean area around oil fill plug.
Remove oil fill plug and dipstick.
Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole
and tighten securely.
e. Remove dipstick and check oil level. If the
oil is not upto FULL mark on the dipstick,
pour recommended oil through the oil fill
and check the level again.
Install oil fill plug and dipstick, tighten securely.
b.
c.
d.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these
multiviscosity oils will result in increased oil
consumption when used above 32°F. Check the oil
level more frequently to avoid possible engine
damage from running low on oil.
Gasoline
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Never fill fuel tank indoors, or when engine
is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling
fuel tank.
• Clean area around fuel cap. Remove cap. See
Figure 7.
• Use a funnel to funnel to prevent spillage.
• Pour approximately 1.5 quarts of fresh, regular
grade, unleaded gasoline slowly to the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT: Never mix engine oil with gasoline.
• Fill tank to 1/2” below the bottom of the filler
neck. Wipe any fuel spillage. Do not fill fuel tank
completely. Provide space for fuel expansion.
STARTING ENGINE
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WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing near the lawn
mower while starting or operating.
NOTE: To prevent the unit from sliding, place your
foot firmly against the tire.
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make
certain the metal cap on the end of the spark
plug wire is fastened securely over the metal tip
on the spark plug.
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing
away from any moving parts on engine and
lawn mower.
Move throttle control to FAST position.
Push primer three times. See Figure 8. Wait
about two seconds between each push. In cold
weather around 55° F or below, prime five
times. Do not prime to restart a warm engine
after a short shutdown.
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches the start of compression
cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).
See Figure 8. Let the rope rewind slowly.
Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm
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