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9. Be sure the trailing edgeof blade (op-
positesharp edge) is up towardthe
engineas shown.
10.Installthe blade boltwith the lock
washer and hardenedwasher into
blade adapterand crankshaft.
11.Use blockof wood betweenbladeand
lawn mowerhousingand tightenthe
blade bolt,turning clockwise.
• The recommendedtighteningtorque is
35-40ft. Ibs.
IMPORTANT: Bladebolt is heattreated.
If bolt needs replacing,replaceonlywith
approvedbolt shown in the Repair Parts
sectionof this manual.
12.Returnmowerto uprightposition.
13.Reattachdrive cable and returnspring
to the idler arm assembly,then reat-
tach drivecable to anchor.
14.Reattachdrive coverwith screw(s)
previouslyremoved.
15.Connectspark plug wire to spark plug.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
Your handlehas three (3) height positions
- adjust to a heightthat suits you.
1. Removeknoband carriagebolt on one
side of the lower handle.
2. While holdinghandleassembly,
removeknob and carriagebolt from
oppositeside, align hole in handlewith
desired hole in handlebracketand
reassemblebolt and knoband tighten
securely.
3. Align oppositeside of handlewith
same positioninghole and securewith
bolt and knob.
igh
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 tamperwith
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
FOLD
',.
and wear.
Replace
if necessary.
FORWARD"
4.
Touch up all rusted or chipped
paint
FOR
'.
surfaces;
sand lightly before
painting.
STORAGE
HANDLE
You can fold your handle for storage.
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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
Handle
knob
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