_WARNING:
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
cu'n'ING
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 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.
• 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.
Hi
Handle pin
Handle
TO ASSEMBLE
GRASS
CATCHER
1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with rigid 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.
ACAUTION:
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.
Catcher
frame
handle
Frame
ENGINE
opening
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
adjustmenL
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fLxed
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 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-govemed
high speed needs adjusting, contact your
nearest Sears or other qualified service
center, which has proper equipment and
experience to make any necessary
adjustments.
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