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SERVICE
AND ADJUSTMENTS
7.
Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower
housing and tighten the blade boll turning clockwise.
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The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. lbs.
IMPORTANT:BLADEBOLTIS HEATTREATED. I F BOLTNEEDS
REPLACING,REPLACEONLYWITHAPPROVEDBOLTSHOWN
IN THE REPAIRPARTSSECTION OF THIS MANUAL.
8.
Return mower to upright position.
9.
Install new drive belt into idler arm assembly, then
around the drive pulley. Be sure belt is inside of belt
keepers (See Fig. 19).
NOTE: Pulling on the drive belt (to install it on the drive
pulley) will cause the other end of the belt to free itselffrom
the debris shield retainer and properly seat itself in groove
of pulley end of the blade adapter.
10. Reattach drive cable spring to the idler arm assembly,
then reattach drive cable to anchor.
11. Reattach drive cover with screws previously removed
(See Fig. 18).
12. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
TO ADJUST
HANDLE
(See Fig. 22)
The handle on your lawn mower has multiple height posi-
tions - adjust to height that suits you.
1.
Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the
lower handle.
2.
While holding handle assembly, remove knob and car-
riage bolt from opposite side, align hole in handle with
desired hole in handle bracket and reassemble bolt and
knob and tighten securely.
3.
Align opposite side of handle with same positioning
hole and secure with bolt and knob.
LOW
_BOLT
HIGH
HANDLE
FIG. 22
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission con-
trol devices and systems, which are being done at the
customers expense, may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs
must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's
service outlet.
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 an authorized 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 an authorized
service
center for
repair and/or adjustment.
IMPORTANT: NEVERTAMPERWITHTHE ENGINEGOVERNOR,
WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.
OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH
SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE
ENGINE-GOVERNED
HIGH SPEED
NEEDS ADJUSTING,
CONTACTYOU R NEARESTAUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER,
WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE
TO
MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.
STORAGE
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
3.
it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in
a clean, dry area.
1.
Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the
4.
Maintenance section of this manual).
2.
Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this
manual.
16
Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are se-
curely fastened. Inspect
moving parts for damage,
breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.
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