Operator`s manual

SE CE AN ADJUSTMENTS
ORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:_=="_-_-===-_'-------=====_==
_ _ ® Release control bar and stop engine.
_, Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
TO REMOVE!REPLACE DRIVE BELT (See
Figs 17-18)
TO REMOVE BELT:
o Place mower on side with carburetor up.
o Rotate rear wheel to access rear skirt screw.
o Remove rear skirt.
Use spring puller to remove spring from backptate.
o Use long screwdriver to remove beetfrom transmission
pulley groove.
• Pul! belt from engine pulley side and maneuver over
blade.
TO iNSTALL BELT:
Maneuver belt around blade onto crankshaft.
Push belt into plastic baffle and onto engine pulley.
o Use screwdriver to thread belt between cables and
transmission.
• Use fingers to push belt into pulley groove.
o Use spring puller to install belt tension spring.
o lnstali rear skirt.
• Return rear wheel to proper cutting position.
TO ADJUST DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 19)
The drive control cable is self-adjusting, adjustment is not
required. However, drive control cable self-adjustment
feature must be reset if:
o Drive cable has been disconnected from the unit in any
manner.
o Drive controI has been removed from handle.
Proceed as follows to reset drive control cable self-adjust-
ment feature:
• Ensure that reassembty of drive control cable is com-
plete.
, Pull lock tab down and hold.
UNHOOK
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FIG, 18
LOCK Ti/AB DRIVE CABLE/" "-°"'_
DRIVE CONTROL
o Rotate drive control bar to handle engaging drive
control then release lock tab,
Allow drive control bar to return to the disengaged
position.
Drive control cable self-adjustment feature is now
reset.
TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Fig. 20)
The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height
positions - adjust to height that suits you.
o 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.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of
your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility
that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the lawn mower
into the operator's mowing position. If the rear deflector
becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
HiGH
MED
PIN
3-POSITION
HANDLE
ADJUSTMENT
BRACKET
le
FIG. 20
ENGINE
ENGtNE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt tO
increase engine speed or it may result in personal ihjury. If
you believe that your engine is running too fast or too stow,
take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for
repair and/or adjustment.