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3. Returnmowerto uprightposition.
4. Installnew drive belt into idlerarm
assembly,then aroundthe drive pulley.
Besure beltis insideof belt keepers.
5. Reattachidlerarm assemblywith hex
nut previouslyremoved.
6. Turnlawn moweron its side. Make
sure airfilter andcarburetorare up.
7. Reattachdebrisshield to housingwith
tab of debrisshield in housinghole.
8. Positionbladeon the bladeadapter
aligningthe two (2) holesin the blade
with the raisedlugs onthe adapter.
9. Besure the trailing edgeof blade (op-
positesharp edge)is up towardthe
engineas shown.
10.Installthe blade boltwith the lock
washerand hardenedwasherinto
blade adapterand crankshaft.
11.Use blockof wood betweenbladeand
lawn mowerhousingand tightenthe
blade bolt,turningclockwise.
• Therecommendedtighteningtorque is
35-40ft. Ibs.
IMPORTANT: Bladebolt is heattreated.
If bolt needsreplacing,replaceonlywith
approvedbolt shownin the Repair Parts
sectionof thismanual.
12.Returnmowerto uprightposition.
13.Reattachdrive cableand returnspring
to the idlerarm assembly,thenreat-
tach drivecableto anchor.
14.Reattachdrive coverwith screw(s)
previouslyremoved.
15.Connectspark plugwire to spark plug.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
The handle on your lawn mower has three
(3) height positions - adjust to height that
suits you.
1. Remove knob and carriage bolt on one
side of the lower handle.
2. While holding handle assembly, remove
knob and carriage bolt from opposite side,
align hole in handle with desired hole in
handle bracket and reassemble bolt and
knob and tighten securely.
3. Align opposite side of handle with
same positioning hole and secure with
bolt and knob.
Hi _ Bolt
/
bracket
Knob
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 or adjustment.
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 sec-
tion of this manual).
2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
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 mower handle for storage.
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