ACAUTION:
Before performing any
service or adjustments:
1. Release control bar and stop engine.
2. Make sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely stooped.
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 _'O ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in
the Operation section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the
rear wheels of your lawn mower, is
provided to minimize the possibilitythat
objects will be thrown out the rear of the
lawn mower into the operator's mowing
position. If the rear deflector becomes
damaged, it should be replaced.
TO ADJ UST HANDLE
The handle on your lawn mower has
three (3) height positions- adjust to height
that suits you.
• Squeeze the bottom ends of lower
handle towards each other until the pin
in handle can be inserted into one of
the three height adjustment holes.
3-position
handle
bracket
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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 bindingsare too stiff, hold
them in warm water for a few minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dnj 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
handle
Frame
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Yourangina speed has been factory set. Do
not attemptto increaseengine speedor it
may resuitin persocalinjury. If youbellsve
thatthe englne is runnix:jtca fast or tous/ow,
ta_e yourlawn mowerto an a Sears or other
qusiflad servicecenterfor repairand
a_usknent,
CARBURETOR
Yourcarburetorhas a non-adjustable fixed
mainjetfor ntxture control, it yourangine
does notoperate properlydueto suspected
cafouretorproofems, t ake yourlawn mower
to a Seara or other quafiFted s eMce canter
for repairor adjusl_',ent.
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 your nearest Sears or
other qualified service center, which has
proper eduipment and experience to
make any necessary adjustments.
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