Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
ENGINE
CARBURETOR
Yourcarburetor has a non-adjustable fixed
main jet for mixture control. If your engine
does not operate propertydue to suspected
carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to
an authorized service canter for repair or
adjustment.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine
governor,which is factory set for proper engine
speed. Overspeeding the engine above the
factory high speed setting can be dangerous.
ifyou think the engine-gove_ed high speed
needs adjusting, contact your nearest
AUTHORIZED service canter, which has
proper equipment and e_erienca to make
any necessary adjustments. -
ENGINE SPEED
Yourengine speed has been factory set. Do
not attempt to increase engine speed or it
may result in personal injury. Ifyou believe
that the engine is runningtoo fast or too slow,
take your lawn mower to an authorized
service canter for repairand adjustment.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for
storage at the end of the season or if the unit
willnotbe used for 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period
of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store in a dean, dryarea.
• Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING"
in the Maintenance section ofthis manual).
• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
sectionof this manual.
• Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins
are securely fastened. Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces;sand lightlybefore painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.
• Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower
handle toward each other until the lower
handle clears the handle bracket, then
move handle forward.
• Loosen upper handle mounting bolts
enough to allow upper handle to be
folded back.
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for
storage or transportation, be sure to fold
handle as shown or you may damage the
control cables.
• When setting up your handle from the
storage position, the lower handle will
automatically lock into the mowing
position.
Lower handle
Squeeze to
fold
Handle
bracket
Control Bar
Fold
For Storage
Lower Handle
:old
Backward
Mowing
) Position
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: Itis importantto prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as carburetor, fuel filter,fuel hose,
or tank during storage.
Also, esperienca indicatesthat alcohol
blended fuels (calledgasohol or using ethanol
or methanol) can attractmoisturewhich leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty.
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank Orpermanent
damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
aitemative in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to
gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
Always follow the mix ratio found on s_ilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas
tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ncotter
13
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...