9.Install new drive belt into idler arm
assembly, then around the drive pulley (See Figure B).
NOTE: Pulling on the drive belt (to install
it on the drive pulley) will cause the other end of the belt to free itself from the debris
shield retainer and properly seat itself in groove of pulley end of the blade adapter.
10.Reattach drive cable and return spring to the idler arm assembly, then reat- tach drive cable to anchor.
11.Reattach drive cover with screws previ- ously removed.
12.Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
The handle on your lawn mower has multiple height positions - adjust to height that suits you.
1.Remove knob and carriage bolt on left side of the lower handle.
2.While holding handle assembly, re- move knob and carriage bolt from right side. Align hole in handle with desired hole in handle bracket, then reassem- ble bolt and knob and tighten securely.
3.Align left side of handle with same po-
sitioning hole as right side and secure with bolt and knob.
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
Knob
Bolt
Low
Hic
Handle
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