_kCAUTION:
Before performing any
service or adjustments:
1. Release control bar and stop engine.
2. Make sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely stopped.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place where it cannot come
in contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST
CUTTING
HEIGHT
See 'q'O ADJUST
CUTTING
HEIGHT"
in
the Operation
section of this manual.
REAR
DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between
the
rear wheels of your mower, is provided to
minimize
the possibility that objects will
be thrown out of the rear of the mower
into the operator
mowing position. If the
deflector
becomes
damaged,
it should be
replaced.
TO REMOVE/REPLACE
DRIVE
BELT
1.
Remove drive cover.
Remove
belt
from gearcase
pulley by pushing
clown 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.
6.
Install new belt by reversing above
steps.
7.
Always
use factory
approved
belt to
assure fit and long life.
Drive
cover
Belt
Push
TO ADJUST
HANDLE
The handle can be mounted in a high or
low position.
The mounting holes in the
bottom of lower handle are off center for
raising or lowering the handle.
1. Remove
upper handle and all parts
attached to lower handle.
2.
Remove
hairpin cotters from lower
handle bracket
mounting pin.
3.
Squeeze
lower handle
in to remove it
from mounting pins.
4. Turn lower handle over to raise or
lower handle.
5.
Squeeze
lower handle in and position
holes onto mounting pins on handle
bracket.
6.
Reassemble
upper handle and all
parts removed from lower handle.
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Lower
handle
Mowing
position
Hairpin
Mounting-
pin
LOW POSITION
TO ASSEMBLE
GRASS
CATCHER
1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with rigid 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 mulcher
plate or plug, clipping
deflector or approved
grass catcher in
place. Never attempt
to operate
the lawn
mower
with the rear door removed
or
14Propped
open.