Sears 247.37638 - Manual (Page 11)

STORAGE
Prepare your mower for storage at the end of the sea­
son or it the unit will not be used for 30 days.
A WARNING: NEVER STORE MACHINE WITH
FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK INSIDE OF
BUILDING WHERE FUMES MAY REACH
AN OPEN FLAME OR SPARK, OR WHERE
IGNITION SOURCES ARE PRESENT SUCH
AS HOT WATER AND SPACE HEATERS,
FURNACES, CLOTHES DRYERS, STOVES,
ELECTRIC MOTORS, ETC.
NOTE: A yearly check-up by your local Sears Service
Center is a good way to make certain your mower will
provide maximum performance for the next season.
MOWER
• Clean underside of mower housing (See “CLEANING”
in “Customer Responsibilities” section of manual).
• Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required (See
“BLADE CARE” in “Customer Responsibilities”
section of manual).
• Lubricate as shown in “Customer Responsibilities”
section of manual.
HANDLE
• You can fold your mower’s handle for storage as
shown in figure 11. Remove the starter rope from
the rope guide. Loosen the two hand knobs on the
sides of the handle, and let the upper handle fold
down to the rear. Move the hairpin clips to the outer
hole in the weld pins on the handle mounting
brackets. Refer to figure 3. Spread the sides of the
lower handle, and push it forward and down.
IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING HANDLE FOR
STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION, BE CAREFUL
NOT TO BEND OR KINK THE CABLES.
FIGURE 11.
• To place the handle in the operating position, refer to
“Assembly” on page 6 of this manual.
IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT
GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL
FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR,
FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING
STORAGE. ALSO, FUEL (CALLED GASOHOL OR
USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT
MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND
FORMATION OF ACID DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC
GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN
ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
• Drain the fuel tank. Start the engine, and let it run
until 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 formation of fuel gum deposits during stor­
age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank in fuel tank
or storage container. Always follow mix ratio found on
stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizer to allow stabilizer to reach the
carburetor. Do not drain gas tank and carburetor if
using stabilizer.
• Drain all the oil from the crankcase (this should be
done after the engine has been operated and is still
warm) and refill the crankcase with fresh oil.
• If you have drained the fuel tank, protect the inside
of the engine as follows. Remove spark plug, pour
approximately 1/2 ounce (approximately one table­
spoon) of engine oil into cylinder and crank slowly
to distribute oil. Replace 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.
• Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: If storing in an unventilated or metal storage
shed, be certain to rustproof the equipment by coating
with a light oil or silicone.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Refer to “ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in operation
section of manual.
HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher
height position. To lower the handle height, proceed
as follows.
• Remove the starter rope from the rope guide.
• Remove the upper handle by removing the hand
knobs and carriage bolts. Lay the upper handle out of
the way, being careful not to bend or kink the cable.
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