_,CAUTION:
Before
performing
any
service
or adjustments:
t.
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.
TO ADJUST
HANDLE
The handle can be mounted in a high or
low position.
The mounting holes in the
bottom of lower handle are off center for
raising
or lowering the handle.
1.
Remove upper handle and all parts
attached to lower handle.
2.
Remove hairpin cotters from lower
handle bracket mounting pin.
3.
Squeeze
lower handle in to remove it
from mounting pins.
4. Turn lower handle over to raise or
lower handle.
5.
Squeeze
lower handle in and position
holes onto mounting pins on handle
bracket.
6.
Reassemble
upper handle and all
parts removed
from lower handle.
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Lower
J
handle
'k.-
Rotate
TO ASSEMBLE
GRASS
CATCHER
1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with dgid part of bag on the bottom.
Make sure the frame handle is outside
of the bag top,
2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
NOTE:
if vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold
them in warm water for a few minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
_I, CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn
mower without clipping deflector or
approved
grass catcher in place. Never
attempt
to operate the lawn mower with
the rear door removed or propped open.
frame
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hand___a
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opening
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
has a non-adjustable
fixed main jet for mixture control. 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
engine-governed
high speed
needs
adjusting,
contact
a Sears
or other
qualified
service
center, which has proper
equipment
and experience
to make any
necessary
adjustments.
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