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• Push the throttle control lever on the handle all the way forward as far as it will go, then back it off one
“click.”
Make certain the throttle control lever remains in this position.
• Push the control lever on the engine as far toward the
rear
of the engine as it will go. Secure the cable in this
position with the cable clamp and screw.
FIGURE 18
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:
A dirty air cleaner may cause an engine to run rough too. So make sure that the air cleaner is clean and
attached to the carburetor
before
deciding to adjust the carburetor.
To adjust the carburetor, please follow the recommendations and instructions on carburetor adjustment in the
engine manual.
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.
SECTION 10: 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 in the Maintenance section of this manual.
• Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required. Refer to the Maintenance section of this manual for blade
care instructions.
• Lubricate mower following the lubrication chart in Figure 15 on page 15.
• Follow these steps to fold the mower’s handle for convenient storage: Remove the starter rope from the rope
guide. Loosen the two hand knobs on the sides of the handle, and let the upper handle fold down to the rear.
Move the hairpin clips to the outer hole in the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. Spread the sides
of the lower handle, and push it forward and down.
NOTE:
When folding the handle for storage or transportation, be careful not to bend or kink the cables.
Engine
• Follow recommendations in the accompanying 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, dirt, or chaff from the exterior of the engine.
• Remove any dirt or debris from cooling fins, air intake screen, levers, and linkage.
Cable
Screw
Clamp
Control Lever on Engine
