SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the custom- ers expense, may be performed by any
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable.
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 THE
STORAGE
Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
1.Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance section of this manual).
2.Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.
3.Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
4.Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
HANDLE (See Figs. 21 and 22)
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.
1.Loosen the two “star” handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.
2.Loosen the two “standard” handle knobs on sides of the lower handle and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower.
3.Reinstall “standard” knobs and carriage bolts to lower handle or handle brackets for safe keeping.
•When setting up your handle from the storage posi- tion, you must manually lock lower handle into mowing position.
IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES.
OPERATOR | MOWING | |
POSITION | ||
PRESENCE | ||
CONTROL |
| |
BAR |
| |
| FOLD | |
| FORWARD | |
| FOR | |
| STORAGE | |
| UPPER | |
| HANDLE | |
| UPPER | |
| HANDLE | |
| “STAR” | |
| KNOB | |
| LOWER | |
| HANDLE | |
| LOWER HANDLE | |
| “STANDARD” KNOB |
FIG. 21
BOLT |
KNOB |
HANDLE |
BRACKET |
16 | FIG. 22 |