Catcher
frame
handle
ENGINE
Frame
opening
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 the engine is running too fast
or too slow, take your lawn 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
adjust-
ment.
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
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).
2.
Lubricate
as shown
in the Mainte-
nance
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;
sand lightly
before
painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower
handle for
storage.
1.
Squeeze
the bottom
ends of the lower
handle toward
each other
until the
lower
handle
clears
the handle
bracket,
then move handle forward.
2.
Loosen
upper
handle
mounting
bolts
enough
to allow upper
handle
to be
folded
back.
IMPORTANT:
When
folding
the handle
for storage
or transportation,
be sure to
fold the handle
as shown
or you may
damage
the control
cables.
• When setting up your handle from the
storage position, the lower handle will
automatically
lock into the mowing
position.
SQUEEZE
TO FOLD
Operator
control bar
Upper
Lower
FOLD
BACKWARD
Mowing
position
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