MAINTENANCE

For any adjustment, inspection or maintenance:

1.Push clutch-brake pedal completely into "'BRAKE" position.

2.Move gear shift lever to "'NEUTRAL" position.

3.

Place

parking

brake

in

"'ENGAGED"position.

Raise

 

parking brake

lever

and hold

in "ENGA GED" posi-

 

tion.

Release

clutch-brake

 

pedal.

 

4.

Move

throttle

control

lever

to "'SLOW"

position.

5.

Disengage

mower

blade

clutch lever.

 

6.Turn ignition key to "'OFF" position.

MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COM- PLETELY STOPPED.

DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S)

FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S) AND KEEP

WIRE(S) AWAY FROM THE PLUG(S) TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING.

BLADE CARE

To ensure satisfactory operation, it is recommended that before the start of each mowing season, the old blades be discarded and replaced with new blades. Blades can be purchased at all Sears Service Centers and most retail stores,

TO REMOVE GRASS CATCHER

Reverse steps 1 thru 75 under "Assembly - Grass Catcher", pages 7 _ 17.

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YOUR CONTAINERS ARE OF VERY

DURABLE MATERIAL, HOWEVER, IN THE

EVENT OF EXCESSIVE WEAR OR DAMAGE, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY, THE REPLACEMENT CONTAINER SHOULD

COMPLY WITH THE ORIGINAL

MANUFACTURED SPECIFICATIONS IN

ORDER TO INSURE PROPER PERFOR- MANCE AND PRODUCT SAFETY.

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STORAGE

When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time,

clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place.

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REPLACE IMMEDIATELY ANY PARTS THAT SHOW WEAR OR DETERIORATION,

ESPECIALLY PARTS WHICH CONTAIN THE FLOW OF MATERIAL FROM THE

MOWER. ALSO, CHECK THE CONDITION OF FASTENERS THAT KEEP THESE PARTS IN A SAFE POSITION DURING OPERATION.

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