Idiomas disponibles
Idiomas disponibles
MUFFLER
Inspect and replacecorroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazardand/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Replacespark plug at the beginningof
each mowingseason or after every 100
hoursof operation,whicheveroccurs
first. Spark plug type and gap setting
are shown in the "PRODUCTSPECIFIC-
ATIONS"section of this manual.
mMPORTANT: For best performance,keep
mowerhousingfree of built-grassand
trash. Cleanthe undersideof your mower
aftereach use.
_I, CAUTmON:
Disconnect
spark plug wire
from spark
plug and place wire where
it
cannot
come into contact
with plug.
Clean the underside
of your lawn mower
by scraping
to remove
build-up
of grass
and trash.
Clean engine
often to keep trash from
accumulating.
A clogged
engine
runs
hotter and shortens
engine
life.
Keep finished
surfaces
and wheels
free
of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
We do not recommend
using a garden
hose to clean
lawn mower
unless
the
electrical
system,
muffler,
air filter and
carburetor
are covered
to keep water
out. Water in engine
can result in short-
ened engine
life.
CLEAN
UNDER
DRmVE COVER
Clean
under drive cover at least twice a
season.
Scrape
underside
of cover with
putty knife or similar
tool to remove
any
build-up
of trash or grass on underside
of
drive cover.
AWARNmNG:
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 into contact
with the spark
plug.
TO REPLACE
DRmVE BELT
1.
Install
new belt on engine
pulley.
2.
Reinstall
debris
shield
and blade.
3.
Return
mower
to upright
position.
4.
Install
new belt on gearcase
pulley.
5.
Reinstall
drive cover.
NOTE:
Always
use factory
approved
belt
to assure
fit and long life.
LAWN
MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTmNG HEmGHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in
the Operation section of this manual.
REAR
DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector,
attached
between
the rear
wheels ofyour 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.
TO REMOVE
DRIVE
BELT
1.
Remove
drive cover.
Remove
belt from
gearcase
pulley
by pushing
down on
pulley and rolling
belt off it.
2.
Turn lawn mower
on its side with air
filter and carburetor
up.
3.
Remove
blade.
4.
Remove
debris
shield.
5.
Remove
belt from engine
pulley
on
crankshaft.
Drive
cover
Belt
PUSH DOWN
TO ADJUST
HANDLE
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
hairpin
cotters
from lower
handle
bracket
mounting
pin.
3.
Squeeze
lower handle
in to remove
it
from mounting
pins.
4.
Turn lower handle
over to raise or
lower handle.
14
