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Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch.
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
o Release control ban
oMake sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped
° Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST
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,
DISCHARGE GUARD
The discharge guard attached to the discharge opening of your lawn mower, is provided to prevent the possibility of injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the discharge opening into the operator mowing position. Ifthe discharge guard becomes damaged, it should be replaced,
TO ADJUST HANDLE
Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position
oTo change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over.
oRemove the controls and operator presence control bar from the upper handle.
oRemove the starter rope guide from the lower handle.
o Remove hairpin cotters
o Disconnect the lower handle from the handle bracket&
o Tum the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed,
oReassemble the starter rope guide.
°Reassemble the controls and the operator presence control bar to the upper handle.
CAUTION: The operator presence control bar must pivot freely to permit blade brake engagement when control bar is released. Do net overtighten the fasteners holding the controls to the upper handle.
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