Self-Tapping
Screws
FIGURE 13.
Adjustable
Cable Bracket
; Speed
Cable
CARBURETOR
The carburetor on your lawn mower has been com-
pletely adjusted at the factory. If your engine does net
operate properly due to suspected
carburetor prob-
lems, take your mower to an authorized Sears Service
Center for repair and adjustment,
ENGINESPEED
The engine slow and fast speeds have been set at the
factory. 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 mower
to an authorized Sears Service Center for repair and
adjustment.
REARTRAILSHIELD
The rear trail shield,attached between the rear wheels
of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility
that objects will be thrown out the rear of the mower
toward the operator.
If the shield is damaged, it shouldbe replaced.
BELT REMOVALAND REPLACEMENT
• Place shift lever in third speed.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine.
• Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic
beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage.
• Remove the transmission belt cover by removing
five self-tapping screws. See figure 14.
Tmnsmisslon
Belt Cover
FIGURE 14.
Self-Tapping
Screws
• Tip the mower on itsside. Block securely.
• Remove the center bolt which secures the blade to
the crankshaft. See figure 15. Remove the blade
and blade adapter.
Lower Pulley
Self-Tapping
Screws
FIGURE 15.
Center
Bolt
• Remove the two-self-tappingscrews which secure
the lower pulley half. See figure 15. Rotate the
lower pulley half 90° clockwise(see figure 16) and
remove from the mower. Remove the belt from
around the crankshaft.
Lower Pulley _,(3
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Half
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FIGURE 16.
Pin
14