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Page 1: ...on Maintenance Parts List Espar_ol WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product For answers to your questions about this product Call 7 am 7 pm Mon Sat or 10 am 7 pm Sun 1 800 235 5878 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 545001473 3 18 05 ...

Page 2: ...ntil you completely understand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before operating the unit Restrict unit to users who under stand and will follow all warnings and safety rules in this manual 41_WARNING Inspect area before starting unit Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks glass wire etc that can ricochet be thrown or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation Use your...

Page 3: ...xplosive vapors or carbon monoxide build up could be present Do not overreach or use from unsta ble surfaces such as ladders trees steep slopes rooftops etc Keep firm footing and balance at all times Never place objects inside the blower tubes always direct the blow ing debris away from people ani mals glass and solid objects such as trees automobiles walls etc The force of air can cause rocks dir...

Page 4: ... requirements Failure to follow these requirements is a violation of the law This unit is not facto ry equipped with a spark arresting screen however a spark arresting screen is available as an optional part If a spark arresting screen is required in your area contact Sears Service for the correct kit The spark arresting screen blower tubes and nozzles must be as sembled to unit to be in full comp...

Page 5: ...NG TIPS While blowing debris hold the unit with the muffler side facing away from your body and clothes see OP ERATING POSITION below To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level s hear ing protection is required To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts stop the engine before installing or removing attachments Do not operate without guard s in place ...

Page 6: ...on container Once oil is added to gasoline shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed Always read and fol low the safety rules relating to fuel be fore fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract mois ture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas ca...

Page 7: ...starts but no more than 5 pulls NOTE If the engine has not started pull starter handle sharply for 5 more pulls If engine still does not run it is probably flooded Proceed to START ING A FLOODED ENGINE 3 To stop the engine move the throttle lever to the STOP position STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by plac ing the choke lever in the RUN position Move throttle lever to the ...

Page 8: ...ris from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed 2 Remove parts as illustrated NOTE Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent Doing so can create a fire hazard or produce harmful evaporative emissions 3 Wash the filter in soap and water 4 Allow filter to dry 5 Apply a few drops of oil to the filter squeeze filter to distribute oil 6 Replace parts REPLACE SPAR...

Page 9: ... for 30 days or more If your unit is to be stored for a period of time Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage Store in a clean dry area Lightly oil external metal surfaces FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA TION section of this manual see mes sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your engine Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alterna tive in minimizing the formation...

Page 10: ...lug incorrect 2 3 Carburetor requires 3 adjustment 4 Carbon build up 4 REMEDY 1 See Starting a Flooded Engine in Operation section 2 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 3 Install new spark plug 4 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace Contact Sears Service see back cover Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repai...

Page 11: ...senting your small off road engine to a Sears authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibili ties you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1 800 469 4663 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The war ranty p...

Page 12: ...er if the part is under warranty EMIS SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor Ignition Sys tem Spark Plug covered up to main tenance schedule Ignition Module Muffler including catalyst MAINTE NANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the instruction manual The information on the product label indicates to which standard your engine i...

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