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_WAR NING: 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
SQUEEZE
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Lower
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Hairpin cotter i.
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TO ADJUST | HANDLE |
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1. Remove upper handle and wire tie(s) | |||||||||
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2. | Remove | hairpin | cotters | from | lower | ||||
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3. | Squeeze | lower | handle | in to remove it | |||||
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4. | Turn | lower | handle | over | to | raise or | |||
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5. | Squeeze | lower | handle | in and | position | ||||
| holes onto mounting pins on handle | ||||||||
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6. | Reassemble | upper | handle | and all | |||||
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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 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
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