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ROTATE
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 engine
is running
too fast or
too slow, take your 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 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 Maintenance
section
of this manual.
3.
Be sure that all nuts,
bolts,
screws,
and
pins are securely
fastened.
Inspect
moving
parts for damage,
breakage
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 _""'-
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