Lower handle
Squeeze to
remove
Handle
bracket
Hairpin cotter
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 the engine is running too fast
or too slow, take your lawn mower to an
authorized
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 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, etc. Store in a
clean, dry area.
- Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN-
ING" in the Customer
Responsibilities
section of this manual).
o 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
handle 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.
o When setting up your handle from the
storage position, the lower handle wilt
automatically
lock into the mowing
position,
handie
Handle
racket
Squeeze to fold
Hairpin cotter
Operator
presence control bar
Upper Handle
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for storage
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Mowing
Lower handle
position
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