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 engine
is running
too fast or
too slow, take your mower to a Sears
or
other
qualified
service
center
for repair
and adjustment.
CARBU
RETOR
Your carburetor
is not adjustable.
If your
engine does not operate
properly
due to sus-
pected carburetor
problems,
take your lawn
mower to a Sears or other qualified
service
center
for repair and/or
adjustment.
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
sec-
tion of this manual).
2.
Lubricate
as shown
in the Maintenance
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.
Be sure to sand surface
lightly before
painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower
handle
for
storage.
NOTE:
The upper
handle
has an "anti-
fold" bracket
located
on the left side of the
handle.
This bracket
prevents
the upper
handle
from folding
forward,
which
helps
protect
control
cable(s)
from damage.
1.
Loosen
the two (2) handle
knobs on
sides of the upper
handle
and allow
handle
to fold down to the rear.
2.
Remove
the two (2) handle
knobs and
carriage
bolts on sides of the lower
handle
and pivot entire
handle
as-
sembly
forward
and allow it to rest on
mower.
3.
Reinstall
knobs and carriage
bolts to
lower handle
or handle
brackets
for
safe keeping.
• When
setting
up your handle
from the
storage
position,
you must manually
lock lower handle
into mowing
position.
IMPORTANT:
When folding
the handle
for
storage
or transportation,
be sure to fold it
as shown
or you may damage
the control
cables.
Operator presence
control bar
Lower
Mowing
position
Knob
\
Bolt
Handle
bracket
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