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 the engine
is running too fast
or too slow, take your lawn mower to a
Sears or other qualified
service
center for
repair and adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor
is not adjustable.
If your
engine
does not operate
properly
due to
suspected
carburetor
problems,
take your
lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified
service
center for repair and/or
adjust-
ment.
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
section
of this manual).
2.
Lubricate
as shown in the Mainte-
nance 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;
sand lightly before
painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower
handle for
storage.
1. Squeeze
the bottom ends of the lower
handle toward each other until the
lower handle clears the handle
bracket,
then move handle forward.
2.
Loosen
upper handle
mounting
bolts
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
lock into the mowing
position.
SQUEEZE
TO FOLD
Operator
control bar
Upper handl(
Lower
FOLD
BACKWARD
Mowing
position
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