Shift Lever Cable Adjustment
Periodic adjustment of the
The adjustable cable bracket is located beside the engine on the left side of the mower. Follow steps 1 through 7 to adjust the shift lever
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Bottom View
Speed Control
Lever
Step 1. Start engine.
Step 2. Place speed control in the sixth speed position.
Step 3. Stop engine.
Step 4. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it.
Adjustable Cable Bracket
Hex Nut (A)
PUSH
Step 5. Loosen hex nut (A) which secures the adjustable cable bracket.
Step 6. Push back on the adjustable cable bracket.
Step 7. Tighten hex nut (A).
SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before performing any repairs or maintenance.
NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep the engine spark plug side up. Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions.
•Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully.
•Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
•The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
•Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life. Be certain to remove all grass, dirt and combustible debris from the muffler area.
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