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9. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op-
positesharp edge) is up towardthe
engineas shown.
10.Installthe blade bolt with the lock
washer and hardenedwasher into
blade adapterand crankshaft.
11.Use blockof wood between bladeand
lawn mowerhousingand tighten the
blade bolt, turning clockwise.
• The recommendedtighteningtorque is
35-40 ft. Ibs.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
If bolt needs replacing,replaceonly with
approvedbolt shownin the Repair Parts
sectionof this manual.
12.Return mowerto upright position.
13.Reattachdrive cable and return spring
to the idler arm assembly,then reat-
tach drive cable to anchor.
14.Reattachdrive cover with screw(s)
previouslyremoved.
15.Connectspark plug wire to spark plug.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
Yourhandle has three (3) height positions
- adjustto a height that suits you.
1. Removeknob and carriage bolt on one
sideof the lower handle.
2. While holdinghandle assembly,
removeknoband carriage bolt from
oppositeside, align hole in handlewith
desired hole in handlebracket and
reassemblebolt and knoband tighten
securely.
3. Align oppositeside of handlewith
same positioninghole and securewith
bolt and knob.
Hic
Knob
ENGINE
J
Handle
acket
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 engine
is running
too fast or too slow,
take your 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 sus-
pected carburetor
problems,
take your lawn
mower to a Sears
or other qualified
service
center
for repair and/or
adjustment.
IMPORTANT:
Never tamper with the engine
governor,
which is factory
set for proper
en-
gine speed.
Overspeeding
the engine above
the factory high speed setting can be danger-
ous.
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.
1.
LAWN
MOWER
When
lawn mower
is to be stored
for a
period
of time, clean
it thoroughly,
remove
2.
all dirt, grease,
leaves,
etc.
Store
in a
clean,
dry area.
1.
Clean entire
lawn mower
(See
"CLEANING"
in the Maintenance
sec-
Operator
tion of this manual).
I
2.
Lubricate
as shown
in the Maintenance
control bar
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.
Touch up all rusted
or chipped
paint
surfaces;
sand lightly
before
painting.
,
HANDLE
You can fold your handle
for storage.
Loosen
the two (2) handle
knobs
on
sides of the upper handle
and allow
handle to fold down
to the rear.
Remove
the two (2) handle
knobs
and
carriage
bolts on sides of the lower handle
and pivot entire handle assembly
forward
and allow
it to rest on mower.
MOWING
POSITION
FOLD
FORWARD
FOR
STORAGE
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handle
Handle
knob
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