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MOWING
POSITION
MOWING
POSITION
HIGH POSITIONLOW POSITION
HANDLE
BRACKET
HAIRPIN
COTTER
MOUNTING
PIN
FIG. 15
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING 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's mowing position. If the deflector becomes
damaged, it should be replaced.
TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 14 thru 16)
The handle can be mounted in a high or low position.
The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off
center for raising or lowering the handle.
1. Remove upper handle and all wire tie(s) securing
cable(s) to lower handle.
2. Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket
mount ing pin.
3. Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting
pins.
4. Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle.
5. Squeeze lower handle in and po si tion holes onto
mount ing pins on handle bracket.
CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE
OR ADJUSTMENTS:
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable.
IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVER-
NOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.
OVER SPEED ING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH
SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE
ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CON-
TACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SER VICE CEN TER, WHICH
HAS PROPER EQUIP MENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY
NEC ES SARY ADJUSTMENTS.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
FIG. 14
LOWER HANDLE
HANDLE
BRACKET
HAIRPIN
COTTER
SQUEEZE
TO ADJUST
MOUNTING PIN
LOWER
HANDLE
ROTATE
FIG. 16
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
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.
STORAGE
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.
6. Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from
lower handle.
1. Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEANING” in the
Maintenance section of this manual).
2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this
manual.
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