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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's mowing position. If the deflector becomes
damaged, it should be replaced.
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 15)
1. Remove drive cover and belt keeper.
2. Remove belt from gearcase pulley.
3. Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and car bu -
re tor down.
4. Remove blade and engine pulley.
TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 16)
1. Place new drive belt on engine pulley, inside belt
retainer.
2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through
hole in housing.
3. Reinstall
blade.
4. Return mower to upright po si tion.
5. Install new belt on gearcase pulley.
6. Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover.
NOTE:
Always use factory approved belt to assure proper
fit and long life.
CAUTION: 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 where it cannot come in contact with plug.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
FIG. 16
B
L
A
D
E
BO
L
T
HAR
D
ENE
D
W
ASHER
L
OC
K
W
ASHER
B
L
A
D
E
A
D
A
P
TER
K
EY
B
L
A
D
E
TRAILING EDGE
CRAN
K
SHAFT
K
EY
W
AY
CRAN
K
SHAFT
BE
L
T
RETA
I
NER
BELT
DRI
V
E
CO
V
ER
BELT
K
EEPER
GEARCASE
PULLE
Y
FIG. 15
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER
HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN
THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER AFTER EACH USE.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with plug.
• Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping
to remove build-up of grass and trash.
• Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating.
A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.
• Keep finished surfaces/wheels free of gasoline, oil, etc.
• We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean
lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air
filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can result in shortened engine life.
CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER
Clean under drive cover at least twice a season. Scrape
underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove
any build-up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover.
