thecartridge. Donot oilcartridge. Do not
use pressurized air to clean or dry
cartridge.
•Install cartridge, then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with
the slots in the back plate. Fasten
screw securely. | Back |
Slots
Lip
Cover tabs
CartridgeCover
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch.
A, CAUTION: Before performing any
service or adjustments:
•Release control bar and stop engine.
•Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
•Disconnect spark plug wire fromspark plug and place where it cannot come in
contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTrlNG 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 lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator's mowing position.
If the rear deflector 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.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of
trash. Clean underside of mower housing after each use.
•,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug.
•Clean the underside of your lawn mower
by scraping to remove
•Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.
•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil,etc.
•We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life.
•To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over.
•Remove the cable clips.
•Remove the controls and operator
presence control bar from the upper handle.
•Remove the starter rope guide from the upper handle.
•Remove hairpin cotters.
•Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets.
•Tum the handle over and reassemble
the hairpin cotters that have been removed.
•Reassemble the starter rope guide.
•Reassemble the controls and the
operator presence control bar to the upper handle.
A, CAUTION: The operator presence control bar must pivot freely to permit blade brake engagement when control bar is released. Do not over tighten the fasteners holding the controls to the upper handle.
•To change from medium low to high
position only the upper handle section will have to be tumed over.
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