CLEANING
IMPORTANT:For best performance, k iip
mowerhousingfree of built-grassand
trash.Cleanthe undersideof your mower
after eachuse.
_CAUTION:
Disconnect
spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with spark plug.
• Clean the underside
of your lawn
mower
by scraping
to remove
build-up
of grass and trash.
Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating.
A clogged engine
runs
hotter and shortens engine life.
Keep finished
surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
We do not recommend
using a garden
hose to clean lawn mower unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water
out. Water in engine can result in
shortened
engine
Fife.
_k WARNING:
To avoid serious injury,
before
performing
any service
and
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
CUi-IING
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 ADJUST
HANDLE
The upper handle may be adjusted to
four (4) different height positions.
1. Loosen both handle knobs only
enough to allow the upper handle to
pivot to the desired adjustment
position.
2. Tighten both handle knobs securely.
Handle
knob
Handle
knob
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.
A, 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
opening
ENGINE
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.
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