Operator's Manual

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Hand Push Model (Fig. 25)
Loosen jam nut on brake cable. Insert #/16”-!/4”
object between brake lever and handle. Turn cable
adjuster on brake cable until slack is removed. Then
tighten nut.
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Figure 25
1. Handle
2. Brake lever
3. 3/16”-1/4”
4. Cable adjuster
5. Jam nut
6. Cable conduit
Maintaining the Blade
A straight, sharp blade provides maximum cutting
performance. Regularly inspect and sharpen the blade.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• The blade is sharp.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Wear gloves or wrap the sharp edges of the
blade with a rag.
1. Stop the engine and pull the wire off of the spark plug
(Fig. 6).
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly
explosive and under certain conditions can
cause personal injury or property damage.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Tipping the mower may cause fuel leakage
from the carburetor or fuel tank.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or
removing gas with a hand pump; never siphon.
2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. Refer to the
Draining Gasoline and Cleaning Fuel Filter section,
page 14.
3. Tip the mower on its left side (Fig. 26). Avoid rotating
the blade because starting problems may result.
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Figure 26
Inspecting the Blade
1. Examine the blade for sharpness and wear, especially
where flat and curved parts meet (Fig. 27A).
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Figure 27
1. Sail
2. Flat part of blade
3. Wear
4. Slot formed
2. Complete one of the following: