Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: I
1. Release control bar and stop engine. I
2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. I
3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. I
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING 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's mowing position. If the deflector becomes
damaged, it should be replaced.
2. Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket
mounting pin.
3. Squeeze lower handle in to remove itfrom mounting pins.
4. Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle.
5. Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto
mounting pins on handle bracket.
6. Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from
lower handle.
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 13)
1. Remove drive cover and belt keeper.
2. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down
on pulley and rolling belt off it.
3. Turnlawn moweronitssidewith airfilterand carburetorup.
4. Remove blade and debris shield.
5. Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft.
LOWER
HANDLE
ROTATE
FIG. 14
TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 13)
1. Install new belt on engine pulley.
2. Reinstall debris shield and blade.
3. Return mower to upright position.
4. Install new belt on gearcase pulley.
5. Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover.
NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and
long life.
DRIVE
COVER BELT
PUSH DOWN
FIG. 13
TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 14 and 15)
The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The
mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center
for raising or lowering the handle.
1. Remove upper handle and all wire tie(s) securing
cable(s) to lower handle.
HAIRPIN
PIN
MOWING
POSITION
LOW POSITION
MOWING f _<
POSITION /
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HANDLE
HIGH POSITION
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
FIG. 15
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 an authorized 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 an authorized service center for
repair and/or adjustment.
IMPORTANT: NEVERTAMPERWITHTHE ENGINE GOVERNOR,
WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.
OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH
SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IFYOU THINKTHE
ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING,
CONTACTYOU RNEARESTAUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER,
WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO
13 MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.