TO REMOVE
DRIVE BELT
1• Remove drive cover.
Remove belt
from gearcase
pulley by pushing
down on pulley and rolling belt off it.
2. Turn lawn mower on its side with air
filter and carburetor up.
3.
Remove
blade.
4.
Remove
debris shield.
5.
Remove belt from engine pulley on
crankshaft.
TO REPLACE
DRIVE BELT
1. Install new belt on engine pulley.
2.
Reinstall debris shield and blade.
3.
Return mower to upright position.
4.
Install new belt on gearcase pulley.
5.
Reinstall drive cover.
NOTE: Always use factory approved belt
to assure fit and long life.
Drive
cover
Belt
TO ADJUST
HANDLE
The upper handle may be adjusted to
four (4) different height positions.
1. Loosen both handle knobs only
enough to allow the upper handle to
pivot to the desired adjustment
position.
2. Tighten both handle knobs securely.
Handle
knob
Handle
knob
TO ASSEMBLE
GRASS
CATCHER
1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with dgid part of bag on the bottom.
Make sure the frame handle is outside
of the bag top.
2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame•
NOTE:
If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold
them in warm water for a few minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dry before
using.
_CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn
mower without
clipping
deflector
or
approved
grass catcher
in place. Never
attempt to operate
the lawn mower with
the rear door removed
or propped
open.
Catcher
frame
_
hand_
Frame
opening
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 a
Sears or other qualified
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 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.
Overspeeding
the
engine above the factory
high speed
setting can be dangerous.
If you think the
engine-govemed
high speed
needs
adjusting,
contact a Sears or other
qualified
service
center, which has proper
equipment
and experience
to make any
necessary
adjustments.
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