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1.Move lawn mower to an area of cut
grass or another hard surface.
NOTE: Water, grass and other debris will drain from beneath the mower housing during the washout process.
2.Remove grass catcher and discharge chute assembly from lawn mower.
3.Close mulcher door (if equipped).
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IMPORTANT: | Be sure | the | garden | hose is | CLEAN | UNDER | DRIVE | COVER |
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,_ WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments:
1.Release control bar and stop engine.
2.Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
3.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT
1.Remove drive cover and belt keeper.
2.Remove belt from gearcase pulley.
3.Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor down.
4.Remove blade, engine pulley and debris shield.
5.Remove engine pulley and belt from debris shield.
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