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Adjusting the Self-propel Drive
Cable
Self-propel Models only
If the top speed begins to decrease on the lawn mower,
adjust the self-propel drive cable.
1. With the engine turned off, remove the bolts that
secure the belt cover (Fig. 24) and remove the cover.
2. Loosen the cable support nut (Fig. 25).
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Figure 25
1.
Cable jacket
2.
Cable support
3.
Nut
4.
Upper handle
3. Push the drive bracket down until it contacts the lawn
mower, then hold it in place (Fig. 26).
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Figure 26
1.
Drive bracket
2.
Push here
4. With the upper handle pushed back as far as possible
and while holding the drive bracket down, pull the
cable jacket down (toward the lawn mower) until there
is no slack in the cable (Fig. 25).
5. Tighten the nut on the cable support (Fig. 25).
6. Release the drive bracket.
7. Install the belt cover.
Servicing the Air Filter
Clean the air filter once every season or every 50
operating hours; clean it more frequently under dusty
conditions.
Note: Do not operate the engine without the air filter
element; extreme engine damage will occur.
1. Snap the air filter cover latch open and swing it to the
side (Fig. 27).
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Figure 27
1.
Filter
2.
Cover
2. Remove the air filter.
3. Wash the air filter in laundry detergent or kerosene
(Fig. 28).
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Figure 28
4. Squeeze the filter to remove excess liquid and blot it
dry with a paper towel or rag.
5. Saturate the air filter with SAE 30W oil (Fig. 29).
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Figure 29
6. Squeeze the filter to distribute the oil evenly. Blot the
filter lightly with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
7. Replace the filter with the cleanest side facing the
carburetor.
Note: Ensure that the filter fully seats in the air box and
does not pucker, allowing air and dirt to pass directly
through to the carburetor.
