SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
1. Release control bar and stop engine.
2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your
mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects
will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the opera-
tor's mowing position. Replace the deflector if damaged.
TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 15 and 16)
The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The
mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center
for raising or lowering the handle.
1. Remove upper handle and wire tie(s) securing cable(s)
to lower handle.
2. Remove klip rings from lower handle bracket mount ing
pins.
SQUEEZE
TO ADJUST
LOWER HANDLE
MOUNTING PIN
HANDLE
BRACKET
3. Remove bolts and nuts.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the 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 section of this manual).
KLIP RING
FIG. 15
STORAGE
MOWING
POSITION
KLIP
RING
MOUNTING
PIN
LOW POSITION
4. Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting
pins.
5. Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle.
6. Squeeze lower handle in and po si tion holes onto
mount ing pins on handle bracket.
7. Reinstall bolts and nuts.
8. Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from
lower handle.
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable.
IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVER-
NOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.
OVER SPEED ING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH
SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE
ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CON-
TACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SER VICE CEN TER, WHICH
HAS PROPER EQUIP MENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY
NEC ES SARY ADJUSTMENTS.
2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this
manual.
3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are se-
curely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage,
breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
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MOWING
POSITION
BOLTS
AND
NUTS
HANDLE
BRACKET
HIGH POSITION
FIG. 16