Catcher
frame
handle
ENGINE
Frame
opening
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-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
Operator I
control bar
Lower
FOLD
BACKWARD
Mowing
position
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