SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST HANDLE (SEE FIG. 17)
The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height positions - adjust to height that suits you.
•Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes.
HIGH | HANDLE PIN |
MED. | |
LOW |
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FIG. 17
ENGINE
CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
•The air filter must be assembled to the carburetor when running engine.
•Best carburetor adjustment is obtained when fuel tank is 1/ 4 full.
•In order for the engine to run, the operator presence control bar must be held in the operating position. Therefore, and assistant will be required to hold the control bar in the operating position when making final adjustment to the carburetor.
See the adjustment section of your engine manual for further instructions.
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed as it may result in personal injury. If you believe the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized engine service center for repair and adjustment.
THROTTLE CONTROL
If it becomes necessary to adjust or replace the throttle control, see the adjustment section of your engine manual.
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