SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.

SERVICE POSITION

Put unit into service position for easy access to bottom of deck.

CAUTION: Avoid fuel spills. Follow steps below to help prevent fuel spills. If fuel leaks into air cleaner, replace air cleaner. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.

1.Place unit on a flat, level surface.

2.Disconnect spark plug wire.

3.Remove fuel cap.

4.Place a piece of plastic bag over the opening and tighten cap securely.

5.Remove discharge chute if installed.

6.Tip unit onto right side.

Make sure unit is secure and will not tip over.

IMPORTANT: Remove plastic from fuel cap after unit is upright and service is complete.

HANDLEBAR HEIGHT (911173)

To adjust (Figure 13):

1.Remove hardware from lower handlebar mounting hole.

2.Rotate the handlebar to the desired position and align the mounting holes with the holes in the handlebar upright.

3.Secure handlebar with hardware removed in step 1.

NOTICE: To fold handlebar flat for storage, remove the hardware from the lower handlebar mounting holes, rotate the handlebar forward, and then tighten the hardware in the holes on the handlebar.

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1.Handlebar

2.Mounting Hardware

Figure 13

HANDLEBAR HEIGHT (911175, 179)

To adjust (Figure 14):

1.Push the engine/blade control forward slightly and rotate handlebar to the desired position.

NOTICE: To fold handlebar flat for storage, push the engine/blade control forward slightly and rotate handlebar forward and down toward mower frame.

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1.Engine/Blade Control

Figure 14

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