CAUTION; BEFOREPERFORMING ANY

SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

=Release €ontrol bar.

°Make sure the blade and all moving

partshavecomp steppecL

Disconnectsparkplugwirefrom

spark plug and place where itcannot come in contact with plug.

LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST cUTnNG HEIGHT

See "TOADJUSTCUTI'INGHEIGHT"in the Operationsectionofthis manual.

REAR DEFLECTOR ....

The rear detlector,attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower, isprovided to

minimize the possibilitythat objectswill be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower intothe

operator'smowing position. If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be

TO ADJUST HANDLE

The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height positions- adjust to heightthat suits you.

Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other untilthe pin in handle can be inserted intoone of the three height adjustment holes.

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.

Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

Lubricate as shown in the Customer Maintenance section of this manual.

Be sure that all nuts, bolts,screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightlybefore painting.

High

 

 

Med.

 

 

Low

/

3-position

 

 

Handle

 

 

adjustment

 

 

bracket

ENGINE..

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set.- Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may resultin personal injury. Ifyou believe that the engine is runningtoo fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center/department for repair and

adjustmenL

CARBURETOR

Your carburetorhas a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixturecontrol. If your engine does not operate properlydue to suspected carburetorproblems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center/department for repair and adjustment.

HANDLE

You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.

Loosen the two (2) handle Imobson-sides of

the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.

Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle toward each other untilpins in handle clear the brackets and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow itto rest on mower.

When setting up your handle from the storage position,the lower handle will require manually lockingintothe mowing position.

IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for storage or transportationbe sure to fold the

handle as shown or you may damage the controlcables.

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37763, 917.377631 specifications

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