SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Fig. 23)
The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height posi-
tions - adjust to height that suits you.
1. Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the
lower handle.
2. While holding handle assembly, remove knob and
car riage bolt from opposite side, align hole in handle
with desired hole in handle bracket and reassemble
bolt and knob and tighten securely.
3. Align opposite side of handle with same positioning
hole and secure with bolt and knob.
BOLT
KNOB
HANDLE
BRACKET
Immediately prepare your 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 se-
curely 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.
HIGH
MEDIUM
FIG. 23
STORAGE
ENGINE
Maintenance, re pair, or re place ment of the emission con trol
de vic es and sys tems, which are be ing done at the cus tom-
ers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine
repair es tab lish ment or individual. Warranty repairs must
be performed by an authorized engine man u fac tur er's
service outlet.
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable.
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.
LOW
HANDLE (See Figs. 24 and 25)
You can fold your lawn mower han dle for storage.
1. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper
handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.
2. Remove the two (2) handle knobs and carriage bolts
on sides of the lower handle and pivot entire handle
as sem bly forward and allow it to rest on mower.
3. Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to lower handle or
handle brackets for safe keeping.
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When setting up your handle from the storage position,
the lower han dle will require manually locking into the
mowing position.
IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE
OR TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS
SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES.
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