SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjustments:
1.Release control bar and stop engine.
2.Make sure the blade and all moving parts
have completely stopped.
MED. HIGH
LOW | HANDLE PIN |
|
SQUEEZE
3.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation
ENGINE
HANDLE
BRACKET
FIG. 19
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's mowing position. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT
If your mower does not operate properly due to suspected drive belt problems, take your mower to a qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment.
TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Fig. 19)
The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height posi- tions - 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.
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission con- trol devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment.
IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE
STORAGE
Immediately prepare your 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.
1.Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance section of this manual).
2.Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.
3.Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are se- curely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
4.Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
HANDLE (See Figs. 20 and 21)
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.
1.Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.
2.Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle toward each other until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower.
•When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing position.
IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES.
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