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.
• To change
from medium
tow to low
position,
only the lower handle section
will have to be turned over
High
Shipping Position
Lower Handle
Squeeze te
remove
Handle
Bracket
Hairpin Clip
ENGINE
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor
has a non.-adjustable
fixed
main jel for mixture
control
If your engine
does not operate
properly
due to sus-
pected carburetor
problems,
take your
lawn mower to an authorized
service
center for repair or adjustment.
ENGINE
SPEED
Your engine speed
has been factory seL
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.
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 lhoroughly, remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc, Store in a clean, dry are&
•
Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING"
in the Customer Responsibilities
section of
this manual).
• Lubricate as shown in the Customer
Responsibilities
section of this manual.
° Be sure that all nuts, bolls, 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 bolls
14
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
Joc, k into the mowing position.
ower __
Handle
aodle
.2",r'<'Bracket
Squeeze to ,o;d_._._O_,
_
/_/H_air_
Cotter
Operator Presence
Control Bar
Upper Handle
Fold Forward
For Storage
Fold Backward
Mewing Position
Lower Handle