Owner`s manual

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SERVICEANDADJUSTMENT
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CARBURETORADJUSTMENT(CONT'D)
INTIAL ADJUSTMENT:
With the engine not running, gently turn idle Mix-
ture Screw do&wise until it just closes. Screw ma)_
be damaged by turning it in too far (See Fig. 23)_
Next open the Screw one turn counter-ctockwiseo This
initial adjustment will permit the engine to be started
and warmed up (approximately 5 minutes) prior to
final adjustment (See Fig. 23)_
NOTE:DO NOT adjust top no load adjusting Screw°
(Pre-set at Factory).
'FINAL ADJUSTMENT
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UPPER HEXAGON
FITTING
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ADJUSTER
SET AT FACTORY
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DRIVE CONTROL
CABLE
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FIG. 22
Place Equipment Control Lever in "IDLE" or
"SLOW" posifion_ Adjust idle RPM, by turning Idle
Speed Adjusting Screw to obtain 1400 RPMo Next,
turn Idle Mixture Screw in (clockwise - lean mixture)
until engine just starts to slow. Then turn idle Mix-
ture Screw out (counter-clockwise - rich mixture) un-
til engine runs unevenly. Now turn idle Mixture
Screw midway between rich and lean. Engine should
accelerate smoothly. If engine does not accelerate
properly, the Carburetor should be readjusted,
usually to a slightly richer mixture, by turning the idle
Mixture Screw counter-clockwise 1/8 turn more (See
Fig_ 23)_
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not at-
tempt to increase engine speed or it may result in per-
sonal injury, if you believe that the engine is runn-
ing too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower' to
an authorized Sears Service Center for repair and
adjustment.
REARDEFLECTOR
The Rear Deflector, attached between the Rear'
Wheels of ycourlawn mower, is provided to minimize
the possibility that objects wilt 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 ADJUSTHANDLE
" Grass bag should be removed temporarily for
easier adjustment of Handle.
• The Handle on your lawn mower has three (3)
suits you.
heights - adjust to the height that _h_)
• To adjust the Handle, push in on Adjusting
Levers to clear the Pins (See Fig. .
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TOP NO LOAD SCREW
IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTING
SCREW
IDLE
MIXTURE
SCREW
FIG. 23
LOWER HANDLE.._% HANDLE
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PIN
ADJUSTI
LEVER
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FIG. 24
Raise or lower Handle and position the Adjusting
Levers on to the Pins.
Be sure that Handle Bracket Pin is in the same
Lever Hole on both sides of the lawn mower.
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