IMPORTANT:
Never tamper
with the
engine
governor,
which
is factory
set
for proper
engine
speed.
Overspeeding
the engine
above
the factory
high speed
setting
can be dangerous.
If you think
the engine-governed
high speed
needs
adjusting,
contact
a Sears
or other
qualified
service
center,
which
has proper
equipment
and experience
to make
any
necessary
adjustments.
Immediately
prepare
your
lawn mower
for
\
storage
at the end of the season
or if the
Knob
\
unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
\
\
LAWN
MOWER
When
lawn
mower
is to be stored
for a
period
of time, clean
it thoroughly,
remove
all dirt, grease,
leaves,
etc.
Store
in a
clean,
dry area.
1.
Clean
entire
lawn mower
(See
"CLEANING"
in the Maintenance
sec-
tion of this manual).
2.
Lubricate
as shown
in the Maintenance
section
of this manual.
3.
Be sure that all nuts, bolts,
screws,
and
pins are securely
fastened.
Inspect
moving
parts for damage,
breakage
and wear.
Replace
if necessary.
4.
Touch
up all rusted
or chipped
paint
surfaces.
Be sure to sand surface
lightly
before
painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower
handle
for
storage.
1.
Loosen
the two (2) handle
knobs on
sides of the upper
handle
and allow
handle
to fold down
to the rear.
Operator
MOWING
presence
POSITION
control bar
Bolt
Handle
bracket
3.
Reinstall
knobs
and carriage
bolts to
lower
handle
or handle
brackets
for
safe keeping.
• When
setting
up your handle
from the
storage
position,
you must
manually
lock lower
handle
into mowing
position.
IMPORTANT:
When
folding
the handle
for storage
or transportation,
be sure to
fold it as shown
or you may damage
the
control
cables.
Upper
handle
Handle
knob
Lower handle
,
Remove
the two (2) handle
knobs
and
carriage
bolts on sides of the lower
handle
and pivot entire
handle
as-
sembly
forward
and allow
it to rest on
mower.
ENGINE
FUEL
SYSTEM
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.
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.
• Empty
the fuel tank by starting
the en-
gine and letting
it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty.
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