6.
Reassemble
upper
handle
and all
parts removed
from lower
handle.
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
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pin
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LOW POSITION
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HIGH POSITION
Lower
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ROTATE y
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 engine
is running
too fast or
too slow, take your
mower
to a Sears
or
other
qualified
service
center
for repair
and adjustment.
CARBU
R ETOR
Your carburetor
is not adjustable.
If your
engine does not operate propedydueto
sus-
pected carburetor problems, take your lawn
mower to a Sears or other qualified 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 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.
Immediately
prepare
your
lawn 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
sec-
tion of this manual).
2.
Lubricate
as shown
in the Mainte-
nance
section
of this manual.
3.
Be sure that all nuts, bolts,
screws,
and pins are securely
fastened.
In-
spect
moving
parts for damage,
break-
age and wear.
Replace
if necessary.
4.
Touch
up all rusted
or chipped
paint
surfaces;
sand
lightly
before
painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your mower
handle for storage.
1.
Squeeze
the bottom
ends
of the
lower
handle
toward
each
other
until
the lower
handle
clears
the handle
bracket,
then move
handle
forward.
2.
Loosen
upper
handle
mounting
bolts
enough
to allow
upper
handle
to be
folded
back.
IMPORTANT:
When
folding
the handle
for storage
or transportation,
be sure to
fold the handle
as shown
or you may
damage
the control
cables.
,> When
setting
up your handle
from the
storage
position,
the lower
handle
will
automatically
lock into mowing
position.
SQUEEZE
TO FOLD
Lower handle
Operator
f
control bar
MOWING
POSITION
L- ::
FOLD
FORWARD
FOR
STO RAG E
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knob
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Lower handle