_kCAUTION: Before performingany
service or adjustments:
1. Release controlbar 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'I'rlNG HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST CU'N'ING 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 possibilitythat objects will
be thrown out of the roar of the mower
intothe operator's mowing position. If the
deflectorbecomes damaged, it should be
replaced.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
The handle on your lawn mower has
three (3) height positions - adjust to
height that suitsyou.
• Squeeze the bottom ends of lower
handle towards each other untilthe pin
in handle can be inserted into one of
the three height adjustment holes.
High
MedLun
3-position
handle
adjustment
bracket
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER
1.Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with rigid part of bag onthe bottom.
MaRe sure the frame handle is outside
of the bag top.
2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
NOTE: Ifvinyl bindingsare too stiff,hold
them in warm water for a few minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
_,CAU'I'ION: 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.
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ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.
Do not attempt to increase engine speed
or it may resultin personal injury.If you
believe that the engine is runningtoo fast
or too slow,take your lawn mowerto a
Sears or other qualified service center for
repair and adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has a nan-adjustable
fixed main jet for mixture control. Ifyour
engine does not operate propedy 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 withthe
engine governor,which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Overspeeding the
engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous. Ifyou thinkthe
engine-govemed 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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