CAUTION: Beforeperforming 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 Ct.TrTING HEIGHT" in the
Operation section of this manual_
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the rear
wheels ot your lawn mower, is provided to
minimize the possibility that objects will be
throv,rn out the rear of the lawn mower into the
operalor's mowing position. If the rear
deflector becomes damaged, it should be
replaced.
TO REMOVE/REPLACE
DRIVE BELT
• Remove drive cover.. Remove bett by
pushing down on gear case pulley and roll
belt off.
= Turn lawn moweron its side with carburetor
and fuel cap up.
• Remove blade.
• Remove debris shield.
• Remove belt from engine pulley on
crankshaft.
•Insta]t new belt by reversing above steps.
° Always use faclory approved belt 1oassure
fit and tong life,
Ddve
cover
Belt
Push
down
TO ADJUST HANDLE
The handle on your lawn mower has three (3)
height posilione
_adjust to height Ihat suils you_
,, Squeeze
the bottom ends of lower
handle towards each other until the pin
in handle can be inserted into one of the
three height adjustment
holes.
High
Med.
Handle pin
3-Position
handle
adjustment
bracket
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set. Do
not attempt to increase engine speed or it
may result in personal Injury. !f you believe
that the engine is running too fast or too slow,
lake your lawn mower to an authorized
service center/department for repair and
adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed
main jet for mixture control. If yourengine
does not operate properly due to suspected
carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to
an authorized service center/department for
repair and adjustment.
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