collar to remove any dirt accumulation.
• Insert new filter into cover.
• Put air filter cover and filter into collar
aligning the tab with the slot.
• Push in on cover and turn clockwise to
tighten.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a
fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARKPLUG
Change
your spark plug each year to
make your engine start easier and run
better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch.
Slot
Clip
mum
counter--
clockwise to
remove
Tab
,Turn clockwise
to tighten
Air filter cover
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
For best performance,
keep
mower housing free of built--up
grass and
trash. Clean underside of mower housing
after each use.
CAUTION:
Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
plug.
• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure
air filter and carburetor are up. Clean the
underside of your lawn mower by
scraping to remove
build_up
of grass
and trash.
• Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating.
A clogged engine runs
hotter and shortens engine life.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• We DO NOT recommend
using a
garden hose to clean lawn mower
unless the electrical system, muffler, air
filter and carburetor are covered to keep
water out. Water in engine can result in
shortened engine life.
CAUTION:
Before performing
any
service
or adjustments:
•
Release control bar.
Make sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely stopped.
Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and place where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
LAWN
MOWER
TO ADJUST
CUTTING
HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST
CUTTING
HEIGHT"
in
the Operation
section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached
between
the
rear wheels of your lawn mower, is
provided
to minimize
the possibility
that
objects
will be thrown out the rear of the
lawn mower into the operator's
mowing
position.
If the rear deflector
becomes
damaged,
it
should
be replaced.
TO ADJUST
HANDLE
Your lawn mower handle can be raised or
lowered for your mowing comfort.
Four (4)
positions are available:
high, medium high,
medium low and low. Handles are shipped
mounted in the medium low position.
• To change
from medium
low to medium
high position,
the upper and lower
handle sections
will have to be turned
over.
• Remove the cable clips.
• Remove
the controls
and operator
presence
control bar from the upper
handle.
• Remove
hairpin cotters.
• Disconnect
the lower handle from the
handle brackets.
• Turn the handle over and reassemble
the hairpin cotters that have been
removed.
• Reassemble
the controls
and the
operator
presence
control bar to the
upper handle.
CAUTION:
The operator
presence
control
bar must pivot freely to permit blade brake
engagement
when control
bar is released.
Do not over tighten
the fasteners
holding
the controls
to the upper handle.
• To change
from medium
low to high
position
only the upper handle section
will have to be turned over.
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