Lawn Mower

Put air filler cover and filter into collar

aligning the tab with the slot..

Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten.

Clip

	"rum
	counter-
	to remove
Air filter
Tab	'Turnclockwise
	to tighten
Air filter	cover

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and!or damage.

SPARK PLUG

Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and n._nbetter. Set spark plug gap at ,030 inch.

CAUTION: Before performing any setvice or adjustments:

°Release control bar.

,' Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped..

°Disconnect spark plug wire from spark piug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug,

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUrTING 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 mowing position. If the deflector becomes

damaged, it should be replaced.

DISCHARGE GUARD

The discharge guard attached to the dis- charge 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°

CLEANING

IMPORTAN'f_ For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use.

CAUTION: 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 fawn mower by

scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash..

°Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating A clogged engine runs holier and shodens engine life.

o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil,etc.

o 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 shortened engine life.

TO ADJUST HANDLE

Your lawn mower handle can be raised or

lowered for your mowing comfort Four

(4)positions are available: high, medium high, medium low arid low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position.

o To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned

over_

o Remove the cable clips.

o Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the upper handle.

,,Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handle°

o Remove hairpin cotters,.

•Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets_

o Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed..

,Reassemble the starter rope guide. ,, Reassemble the controls and the

operator presence control bar to the upper handle.

CAUTION: The operator presence control bar must pivot freely to permit blade/brake engagement when control bar is released,

Do not overtlghten the fasteners holding the controts to the upper' handle.

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