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ENGINE
ENGINESPEED
Yourenginespeedhasbeenfactoryset.
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
Yourcarburetor is not adjustable. If your
engine does not operate propedy due to
suspected carburetor problems, take your
lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified
service center for repair and/or adjust-
ment.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper withthe
engine governor,which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Overspeeding the
engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous. Ifyou think the
engine-govereed high speed needs
adjusting,contact a Sears or other
qualified service center, which has proper
equipment and axbedence to make any
necessary adjustments.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for
storage at the end of the season or ifthe
unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower isto be stored for a
period of time, clean it thoroughly,remove
all did, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a
clean, dry area.
1. Clean entire lawn mower (See
"CLEANING" in the Maintenance
section of this manual).
2. Lubdcate as shown in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws,
and pinsare 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 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.
2. Squeeze the bottom ends of lower
handle toward each other until pins in
handle clear the brackets and pivot
entire handle assembly forward and
allow it to rest on mower.
• When setting up your handle from the
storage position, the lower handle will
require manually locking intothe
mowing position.
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle
for storage or transportation, be sure to
fold the handle as shown or you may
damage the controlcables.
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