User guide
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FIGURE 7.
THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
If the throttle control requires adjustment or if it has
been replaced, adjust the throttle control as follows.
1. Remove the screw shown in figure 8. Remove the
cable clamp from the cable.
NOTE: If you have a Tecumseh engine, simply loosen
the screw shown in figure 8B so the cable will move
freely beneath the clamp. It is not necessary to
remove the screw and clamp completely.
2. Push the throttle control lever on the handle all
the way forward as far as it will go, then back it off
one “click”. Make certain the throttle control
lever remains in this position.
3. Push the control lever on the engine as far toward
the rear of the engine as it will go. Secure the
cable in this position with the cable clamp and
screw.
FIGURE 8A.—Briggs and Stratton Engine
Cable Clamp
Control'
Lever
on Engine
FIGURE 8B.—Tecumseh Engine
Screw
SIX SPEED SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT
(Six Speed Models Only)
Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift cable may
be required due to normal stretch and wear on the
cable. Adjustment is needed if all six speeds cannot
be obtained.
The adjustable cable bracket is located on the left
side of the mower, beside the engine. To adjust,
loosen the hex nut which secures the adjustable cable
bracket. See figure 9. Place the shift lever in the sixth
speed position. Make certain the belt is not pinched
between the pulley halves. Pull backward on the
adjustable cable bracket (toward the rear of the
mower). Retighten the hex nut. Test the speeds on
the mower (engine must be running).
FIGURE 9.—Six Speed Models Only
A
LUBRICATION
WARNING: Always stop engine and dis
connect spark plug wire before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of work on
lawn mower.
Blade Control—Lubricate the pivot points on the
blade control handle and the brake cable at least
once a season with light oil. See figure 10. The blade
control must operate freely in both directions.
Pivot
Point
Brake
Cable
FIGURE 10.
Wheels—The mower may be provided with ball bear
ing wheels. Lubricate at least once a season with light
oil. Also, if the wheels are removed for any reason,
lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner sur
face of the wheel with light oil. Engine oil may also be
used.