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_WARNING:
To avoid serious
injury, before
performing
any service
or adjustments:
1.
Release
control
bar and stop engine.
2.
Make sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely
stopped.
3.
Disconnect
spark
plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where
it cannot
come
in
contact
with plug.
LAWN
MOWER
TO ADJUST
CUTTING
HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST
CUTTING
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 possibility
that objects
will be thrown
out
of the rear of the mower
into the operator
mowing
position.
If the deflector
becomes
damaged,
it should
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 of
the discharge
opening
into the operator
mowing
position.
If the discharge
guard
becomes
damaged,
it should
be replaced.
ENGINE
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 the engine is running
too fast or too slow,
take your lawn mower
to a qualified
service
center
for repair and adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor
is not adjustable.
If your
engine
does
not operate
properly
due to
suspected
carburetor
problems,
take your
lawn mower
to a qualified
service
center
for repair 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 qualified
service
center, which has proper equipment
and experience
to make any necessary
ad-
justments.
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.
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;
sand lightly before
painting.
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.
• Never use engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
Use fresh fuel next season.
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