_i_ WARNING:
To avoid
serious
injury,
before
performing
any service
and
adjustments:
t.
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 operator mowing position.
If the
deflector
becomes damaged,
it should be
replaced.
DISCHARGE
GUARD
The discharge guard, attached
to the
discharge opening of your lawn mower, is
provided to prevent the possibility
of injury
resulting from objects being thrown out of
the discharge
opening into the operator
mowing position.
If the discharge
guard
becomes
damaged,
it should be replaced.
TOADJUSTHANDLE
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 all parts
attached
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.
5. Squeeze
lower handle in and position
holes onto mounting
pins on handle
bracket.
6. Reassemble
upper handle and all
parts removed from lower handle.
SQUEEZE
TO ADJUST
Hairl:
ROTATE
ENGINE
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
has a non-adjustable
fixed main jet for mixture control. 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 adjust-
ment.
IMPORTANT:
Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set for
the proper engine speed.
Overspeeding
the engine above the factory high speed
scan 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.
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