Lawn Mower, Rear Deflector, Discharge Guard

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For best performance,keep lawn mower housingfree of built-grass and

trash. Clean the undersideof your lawn mower after each use.

,_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

•Clean the underside of your mower by scra ping to remove build-u p of g rass/trash.

•Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.

_WARNING: To avoid	serious injury, 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 wire 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.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of al! 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.

CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER

Clean under drive cover at least twice a season. Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build-up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover.

TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT

1.Remove drive cover.

2.Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on arm and rolling belt off pulley.

3.Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor down.

4.Remove blade and blade adapter.

TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT

5.Place new drive belt on blade adapter.

6.Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing.

7.Reinstall blade and blade adapter.

8.Return mower to upright position.

9.Push down on arm, install new belt on

gearcase pulley. Release arm slowly. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life.

10.Reinstall drive cover.

PUSH

Drive

cover

Pulley