CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable.
If your
engine does not operate preperly due to
suspected
carburetor problems,
take your
lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified
service
center
for repair and/or adjust-
ment.
IMPORTANT:
Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Ovempeeding 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
section of this manual).
2. Lubricate
as shown in the Mainte-
nance 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
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.
1. Squeeze
the bottom
ends of the lower
handle toward each other until the
lower handle
clears the handle
bracket, then move handle forward.
2.
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 will
automatically
lock into the mowing
position.
SQUEEZE
TO FOLD
control bar
Upper
Lower
FOLD
BACK3NARD
Mowing
position
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming
in essential
fuel system
parts such as carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Also,
alcohol blended
fuels (called
gasohol
or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to
separation
and formation
of acids during
storage.
Acidic
gas can damage the fuel
system
of an engine while in storage.
1.
Drain the fuel tank.
2.
Start the engine
and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor
are empty.
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