MUFFLER
Inspect and replace
corroded
muffler
as it
could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK
PLUG
Replace spark plug at the beginning of
each mowing season
or after every 100
hours of operation,
whichever
occurs
first.
Spark plug type and gap setting
are
shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
in Maintenance
section
of this manual.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
For best performance,
keep
mower housing free of built-grass and
trash. Clean the underside of your mower
after each use.
• I, C AUTION:
Disconnect
spark plug wire
from
spark
plug and place
wire where
it
cannot come in contact with the spark 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.
_,WARNING:
TOavoid seriousinjury,
before
performing
any service or 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 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's
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.
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.
NOTE: The upper handle has an "anti-
fold" bracket located on the left side of the
handle. This bracket prevents the upper
handle from folding forward, which helps
protect control cable(s) from damage.
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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
Hairpin cotter
Anti-fold
bracket
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Lower
ROTATE