MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam-
age.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
in Maintenance section of this manual.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of
AWARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjust- ments:
1.Release control bar and stop engine.
2.Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
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 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.
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. If the discharge guard becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
_I,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.
ENGINE
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 a Sears or other qualified 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 a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjust- ment.
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
necessary adjustments.
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