11
Handle Height Adjustment
Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher
height position. To lower the height proceed as follows:
•
Remove the starter rope from the rope guide.
•
Disconnect the handle from the handle bracket
assemblies by removing the wing nuts.
See Figure 10.
•
Position each handle bracket assembly stud into
the top hole in the lower handle.
•
Each end of the lower handle must be placed in
same relative position.
Engine Adjustments
See the separate engine manual packed with your unit
for adjustments to the engine.
Figure 10
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER
General Recommendations
•
Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
•
Changing of engine governed speed will void
engine warranty.
•
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower
as instructed in this manual.
•
Some adjustments will have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly. All
adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each
season.
•
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.
•
Follow the maintenance schedule under Customer
Responsibilities to get quality performance from
your lawn mower.
Handle
Bracket
Assemblies
Wing Nuts
Lower
Handle
Customer Responsibilities
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
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Lubricate Wheels
Clean Deck
Blade Care
Change Oil
Clean Engine
Replace Air Filter
Check Spark Plug
Check Spark Arrester (if any)
Lubricate Blade Control
Check Oil
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