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• Remove filter from inside of cover.
• Clean the inside ofthe cover and the collar
to remove any dirtaccumulation.
• Insert new filterinto cover.
• Put airtiltercover and filterintocollar
aligning the tab withthe slot.
• Push in on cover and turn clockwise to
tighten.
Collar
Turn
counter-
Slot
Airfilter
Tab
Airfiltercover
_Tum
clockwise
to tighten
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffleras it
could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make
your engine start easier and run better. Set
spark plug gap at .030 inch.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep
mower housing free of built-up grass and
trash. Clean the underside ofyour mower after
each use.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and place wirewhere itcannot
come in contact with the spark plug.
• Turn lawn mower on itsside. Make sure air
filter and carburetor are up. Clean the
underside ofyour lawn mower by scraping
to remove build-up of grass and trash.
• Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter
and shortens engine life.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of
all gasoline, oil,etc.
• We de not recommend using a garden
hose to clean lawn mower unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filterand
carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can result in shortened
engine life.
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMINGANY
SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
• Release controlbar.
• Make sure the blade and all moving parts
have completely stopped.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
and place where itcannot come in contact
with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See 'frO ADJUST cUTrlNG 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 possibilitythat objects willbe thrown out of
the rear of the mower into the operator
mowing position. Ifthe deflector becomes
damaged, itshould be replaced.
DISCHARGE GUARD
The discharge guard attached to the
discharge opening of your lawn mower, is
provided to prevent the possibility of injury
resulting from objects being thrown out ofthe
discharge opening intothe operator mowing
posi_on. If the discharge guard becomes
damaged, it should be replaced.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
Your lawn mower handle can be raised or
lowered for your mowing comfort. Four (4)
positions are available: high, medium high,
medium low and low. Handles are shipped
mounted in the medium low position.
• To change from medium low to medium
high position,the upper and lower handle
sections will have to be turned over.
• Remove the cable clips
• Remove the controls and operator presence
control barfrom the upper handle.
• Remove the starter rope guide from the
lower handle.
• Remove hairpin cotters.
• Disconnect the lower handle from the
handle brackets.
• Tum the handle over and reassemble the
hairpin cotters that have been removed.
• Reassemble the starter rope guide.
• Reassemble the controls and the operator
presence control bar to the upper handle.
CAUTION: The operator presence controlbar
must pivotfreely to permit blade brake
engagement when control bar is released. Do
not overtighten the fasteners holding the
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