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SERVICE POSITION
Place unit on a flat level surface. ALWAYS stop engine.
Assure unit is secure and will not tip over. Strap and
clamp onto bench if needed.
A handlebar service position is provided for tipping the
unit for cleaning and service (Figure 14). See
Adjustments
.
IMPORTANT:
When tipping to service engine or unit,
use the following service position:
Briggs & Stratton Intek Engines:
place handlebar
into handlebar service position and tip the machine to
the left, opposite the discharge opening.
IMPORTANT:
If engine becomes “flooded” due to
tipping, clean air cleaner (See
Maintenance
) and
remove spark plug, put one teaspoon of oil in cylinder,
turn engine over a few times and reinstall spark plug.
HANDLEBAR
To adjust handlebar height (Figure 15):
1. Place a hole (1-4) at the bottom of the braces
over the pins.
2. For service position, remove braces from pins,
rotate handlebar forward and place pins into
holes of braces.
WARNING:
ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START
UP can cause death or serious injury.
ALWAYS stop engine, wait for moving parts to
stop and remove wire from spark plug before
adjusting or servicing.
CAUTION:
Before unit is tipped up, remove
enough fuel so that no spills will occur. A
piece of plastic bag may be used to seal fuel
tank opening when tipping mower. To seal,
remove fuel tank cap, cover fuel tank opening
with plastic, replace and tighten cap securely
before attempting to tip mower. Be sure to
remove plastic before attempting to operate
mower.
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Figure 14
1. Hole No. 1
2. Hole No. 2
3. Hole No. 3
4. Hole No. 4
5. Pin
6. Brace
7. Storage Position
Figure 15
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
