Lower handle
Squeeze to
remove
Handle
bracket
Hairpin cotter
ENGINE
ENGINE
SPEED
"four engine speed
has been factory sol
Do not attempt
to increase
engine speed
or it may result in pelsonal
injury.
If you
believe
that the engine
is running too fast
or too slow, take your lawn mower to an
authorized
service
center for repair and
adjustment,
CARBURETOR
'four carburetor
is not adjustable.
If your
engine does not operate
properiy
due to
suspected
carburetor
problems,
take your
lawn mower to an authorized
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
your nearest AUTHORIZED
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,
etco Store in a
clean, dry area.
o Clean
entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN-
ING" in the Customer
Responsibilities
section
of this manual),
. Lubricate
as shown in the Customer
Responsibilities
section
of this manual
° Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws,
and
pins are securely
fastened.
Inspect
moving
parts for damage,
breakage
and
wear.
Replace
if necessary°
• Touch
up all rusted or chipped
paint
surfaces;
sand lightly before painting°
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower
handle for
storage.
° Squeeze
the bottom
ends of the lower
hand]e toward
each other until the lower
handle
clears the handle bracket,
then
move handle forward,
• 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 handle wilt
automatically
lock into the mowing
position
Lower handle
Handle
racket
Squeeze to fold
Hairpin cotter
Operator presence conlrol bar
Upper Handle _-_y
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Lower handle
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