ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due
to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment.
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
Immediately prepare your lawn 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 sec-
tion 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.
Operator
control bar
FOLD FORWARD FOR
STORAGE
MOWING POSITION
Upper handle
Handle knob
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1. | Loosen | the two (2) handle | knobs on |
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2. | Remove | the two (2) | handle | knobs and | bracket |
carriage bolts on sides of the lower handle |
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and pivot entire handle assembly forward | Knob | |||
and allow it to rest on mower. |
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3. Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to | Bolt | |||
lower | handle | / handle brackets for | safe | |
keeping. |
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the storage position, lower handle will |
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require manually locking into mowing |
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position. |
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IMPORTANT: When folding the handle |
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for storage or transportation, be sure to |
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fold the | handle | as shown or you may | dam- |
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age the | control | cables. |
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