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 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 adjustment.
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
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 sec-
tion of this manual).
2.Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance 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.
Operator
control bar
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FORWARD FOR
STORAGE
MOWING
POSITION
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/Upper handle
Handle knob
Lower handle
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1. | Loosen | the two | (2) handle knobs on | bracket | |
| sides of the upper handle and allow |
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2. | Remove | the two (2) handle | knobs and | Knob | |
| carriage bolts on sides of the lower |
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| sembly forward | and allow it to rest on |
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3. | Reinstall | knobs | and carriage | bolts to |
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• When setting up your handle from the |
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storage position, the lower handle will |
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require manually locking into the mow- |
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ing position. |
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IMPORTANT: When folding the handle |
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for storage or transportation, be sure to |
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fold the handle as shown or you may dam- |
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age | the control cables. |
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