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IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE
GOVERNOR, 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,
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SER VICE CEN TER,
WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIP MENT AND EXPERIENCE TO
MAKE ANY NEC ES SARY 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 section 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 (See Figs. 18 and 19)
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.
1. Remove bolts and nuts.
2. Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward
each other until the lower handle clears the handle
bracket, then move handle forward.
3. 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 han dle will automatically lock into the mow ing
position.
STORAGE
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not
operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems,
take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for
repair and/or adjustment.
FIG. 18
LOWER HANDLE
SQUEEZE
TO ADJUST
FIG. 19
MOWING
POSITION
OPERATOR
PRES ENCE
CONTROL
BAR
FOLD
FORWARD
FOR
STORAGE
LOWER
HANDLE
HANDLE
KNOB
UPPER
HANDLE
NUT
BRACKET
BOLT
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