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HOW1'0USEYOURMOWER(CONT'O)
TO START ENGINE (CONT'D)
NOTE: In cooler weather the need to repeat prim_ ing procedures may be necessary, when weather is warmer over priming may result in flooding.
If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before repeating priming procedures_
It is not normally necessary to use the primer to start warm engine°
5.Position yourself as shown in Fig_ 15_
6.Pull on starter handle quickly°
7_ DO NOT allow starter rope to snap back°
8.To stop the engine, release the control bar (See Fig. 14).
IF ENGINE DOES NOT START
1.Check blade - remove spark plug wire when
checking blade. If blade is loose, see "BLADE AND BLADE FLANGE CARE" of manual for in*
structions on tightening blade.
2.Check air filter - replace if clogged_ See "Air Filter" section.
3_ Check spark plug - if dirty, clean or replace_ 4_ Observe that lower end of the engine control
cable is actuating the lever mounted on the engineL
5.Engine may be flooded - wait a few minutes and repeat starting procedure.
NOTE: If then your engine will not start, contact your nearest Sears Service Department for' help.
ZONE/ENGINE CONTROL
Your mower is equipped with a zone/engine con- trol attached arrd requires no adjustments (See Fig_ 13).
DRIVE CONTROL
The
trolled by pulling the control bar down to handle and pushing control forward to engage position (See Fig. 13).
Forward motion will stop when the control bar is released.
To stop forward motion without stopping the engine, release the control bar slightly until the
drive control disengages. Depress control bar to handle to continue mowing without
To turn corners, you may prefer to keep the drive control engaged, and push down on the handle, lifting the front wheels off the ground and turin ing mower'.
POWER-PROPELLED DRIVE
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2_ The drive belt is
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SCREWS
FIG_ 16
JAM NUT "D" | JAM NUT "C" |
FIG 17
BLOCK OF WOOD
FIG_ 18
FIG 19