Manual

MAINTENANCE
Blade
File
Screwdrivel
Bladeisbalanced
whenparallelto
theground.
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CHECK THE LEVEL OF CUT
Test the unit in a small area. If the heightof cut
is not levelor ifthe cut grass is notdischarged,
the cause can be: (1) the blade isbentor dam-
aged, (2) the blade is not sharp, (3) a worn
blade, (4) or a broken blade adapter, Before
you use the unit, correct the problem.
STORAGE FOR HANDLES THAT FOLD
CAUTION: Be careful when you fold or
raise the handle, Do not damage the
cables. A cable that is bent will not work
correctly. Before you use the unit, replace a
bent or damaged cable.
How To Fold The Handle
1. Loosen the fasteners that hold the upper
part of the handle to the lower part of the
handle. As you fold the handle, make sure
the cables are not around the loose fasten-
ers and do not become damaged. Rotate
the upper part of the handle back
(Figure 21).
2. Remove the hair pins from the lower han-
dle. Push in on the ends of the lower han-
die. Move the ends of the lower handle
past the locking pinsor locking tabs.
Rotate the handle forwardover the engine
as shown. Make sure the cables are not
damaged.
Folding Handle
How To Raise The Handle
1. Pull the handle back untilthe ends of the
lower handle lock into position.
2. Lif_the upperpartof the handle intothe op-
erator's position. Tighten the fasteners
that hold the handle,
STORAGE FOR
NON-FOLDING UPPER HANDLES
For storage, fold the handle forward.
How To Fold The Handle
1. Push in on the ends of the lower handle.
Move the endsof the lowerhandlepastthe
lockingtabs.
2. Rotate the handle forward over the en-
gine. Make sure the cables are not dam-
aged.
How To Raise The Handle
1. Pull the handle back untilthe ends of the
lower handle lock into position.
HOW TO PREPARE
THE MOWER FOR STORAGE
WARNING: Do not remove gaso-
line while inside a building, near
a fire, or while you smoke.
Gasoline fumes can cause an
explosion or a fire.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Let the engine run untilitisout of gasoline.
3. Drain the oil from the warm engine. Fill the
engine crankcase with new oil.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder.
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Pour one ounce of oil into the cylinder.
Slowly pullthe recoil-start gdp sothat the
oil will protect the cylinder. Install a new
spark plug in the cylinder.
5. Clean the dirt and debris from the cylinder
cooling fins and the engine housing.
6. Clean the bottom of the mower housing.
7. Make sure the grass bag is empty of grass.
Grass remaining in the bag dudng storage
will damage the bag.
8. Completely clean the mower to protect the
paint.
9. Put the unit in a building that has good ven-
tilation.
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