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Figure 16
Adjusting Carburetor
If the engine is running rough, minor adjustments to the
carburetor may be required to compensate for
differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load.
NOTE:
Dirty air cleaner may cause an engine to run
rough.Before adjusting carburetor, check air cleaner.
To adjust the carburetor, please follow the
recommendations and instructions on carburetor
adjustment in the engine manual.
Adjusting Drive Clutch
The drive clutch adjustment wheel is located on the
lower right handle and is used to tighten or loosen
tension on the drive cable. Adjust this cable if
a. the mower does not propel itself; or
b. the wheels hesitate with the drive control
handle pushed forward.
1.
To adjust, rotate the adjustment wheel with your
fingers. See Figure 17 for location of the wheel.
2.
Turn the wheel to the left to tighten the drive cable.
Turn the wheel to the right to loosen the drive cable.
Figure 17
SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
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. Store the mower in a clean, dry area.
Mower
•
Clean underside of the mower following
instructions on page 11.
•
Lubricate mower as instructed on page 12.
•
You can fold your mower’s handle for convenient
storage:
1.
Remove the starter rope from the rope guide.
2.
Loosen the two hand knobs on the sides of the
handle, and let the upper handle fold down to
the rear.
3.
Move the hairpin clips to the outer hole in the
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets.
4.
Spread the sides of the lower handle, and push
it forward and down.
•
Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required.
Engine
•
Follow recommendations in the engine manual for
off-season storage of the engine.
•
Change oil if it has not been changed in the last
three months. For instructions on how to change oil,
refer to the engine manual.
•
Clean engine and remove any grass clippings.
Other
•
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
•
Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust
and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems.
Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE:
If storing in an unventilated or metal storage
shed, be certain to rustproof the equipment by coating
with a light oil or silicone.
Height Adjustment
Lever
WARNING:
If any adjustments are made to
the engine (e.g. carburetor) while the engine is
running, keep clear of all moving parts. Be
careful of heated surfaces like the muffler.
Drive Clutch
Adjustment
Wheel