MUFFLER
Inspect and replace
corroded
muffler
as it
cou{d create a fire hazard and/or
dam-
age.
SPARK
PLUG
Replace
spark plug 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 built-up
grass and trash, Clean the underside of
your mower after each use,
• 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 build-up
of grass and trash.
• 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.
_,WARNING:
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.
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 CUFFING 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 on your lawn mower has
three (3) height positions - adjust to
height that suits you.
NOTE: The upper handle has an "anti-
fold" bracket
located on the _eft side of the
handle.
This bracket
prevents
the upper
handle
from folding
forward,
which helps
protect
control cable(s) from damage.
• 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.
Anti-fold bracket
Hi
pin
Handle
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