_k WARNING"
To avoid serious injury,
before performing
any service and
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 wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
ENGINE
Maintenance,
repair, or replacement
of
the emission control devices and systems,
which are being done at the customers
ex-
pense, may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment
or individual.
Warranty repairs must be performed by an
authorized
engine manufacturer's
service
outlet.
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 operator mowing position.
If the
deflector
becomes damaged,
it should be
replaced.
DRIVE
BELT
If your mower does not operate properly
due to suspected
drive belt problems,
take your mower to a Sears or other
qualified
service center for repair and/or
adjustment.
TO ADJUST
HANDLE
Your handle has three (3) height positions
- adjust to a height that suits you.
1. Remove knob and carriage bolt on one
side of the lower handle.
2. While holding handle assembly,
remove knob and carriage bolt from
opposite side, align hole in handle with
desired hole in handle bracket and
reassemble
bolt and knob and tighten
securely.
3. Align opposite side of handle with
same positioning
hole and secure with
bolt and knob.
Handle
bracket
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Knob
Bolt
gh
Medium
Low
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.
Do not attempt to increase engine speed
or it may result in personal injury.
If you
believe that engine is running too fast or
too slow, take your mower to a Sears or
other qualified service center for repair
and adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor
is not adjustable.
If your
engine does not operate properly due
to suspected
carburetor problems, take
your lawn mower to a Sears or other
qualified service center for repair and/or
adjustment.
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.
Operator
MOWING
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POSITION
control bar
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Upper
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handle
STORAGE
Handle
knob
Lower handle
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