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IMPORTANT:Nevertamperwith the
enginegovernor,which isfactory set
for properenginespeed. Overspeeding
the engineabovethefactory highspeed
setting canbe dangerous. Ifyou think
the engine-governedhighspeed needs
adjusting,contacta Searsor other
qualifiedservicecenter,which has proper
equipmentand experienceto make any
necessaryadjustments.
Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mowerfor
storageat the end of theseasonor if the
unitwill not be usedfor 30 daysor 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. Be sure to sand surface
lightly before painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.
1. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on
sides of the upper handle and allow
handle to fold down to the rear.
Operator MOWING
I: POSITION
control bar
FOLD
FORWARD
FOR
STORAGE
Upper
handle
Handle
knob
Lower handle
,
Remove the two (2) handle knobs and
carriage bolts on sides of the lower
handle and pivot entire handle as-
sembly forward and allow it to rest on
mower.
Bolt
Handle
bracket
3. Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to
lower handle or handle brackets for
safe keeping.
• When setting up your handle from the
storage position, you must manually
lock lower handle into mowing position.
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle
for storage or transportation, be sure to
fold it as shown or you may damage the
control cables.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage.
• Empty the fuel tank by starting the en-
gine and letting it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty.
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