TO ADJUST
HANDLE
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 wire tie(s)
securing
cable(s)
to lower
handle.
2.
Remove
trimplate
from lower
handle.
Screws
Trimplate
3.
Remove
hairpin
cotters
from lower
handle
bracket
mounting
pin.
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LOW POSITION
HIGH POSITION
4.
Squeeze
lower
handle
in to remove
it
from mounting
pins.
5.
Turn lower
handle
over to raise or
lower
handle.
6.
Squeeze
lower
handle
in and position
holes
onto mounting
pins on handle
bracket.
7.
Reassemble
trimplate
to lower
handle.
8.
Reassemble
upper
handle
and all parts
removed
from lower
handle.
Lower
handle
ROTATE
ENGINE
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 engine
is running
too fast or
too slow, take your mower
to a Sears
or
other
qualified
service
center
for repair
and adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor
is not adjustable.
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/or
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-governed
high speed
needs
adjusting,
contact
a Sears
or other
qualified
service
center,
which
has proper
equipment
and experience
to make
any
necessary
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
sec-
tion 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
17
and wear.
Replace
if necessary.