Operator's Manual

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Cleaning under the Belt Cover
Self-propel Model only
Keep the area under the belt cover free of debris.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the bolts that secure the belt cover (Fig. 26) to
the lawn mower housing.
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Figure 26
1. Belt cover
3. Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris around
the belt area.
4. Install the belt cover.
Lubricating the Pivot Arms
Self-propel Model only
After every 25 operating hours or when the season ends,
lubricate the pivot arms.
1. Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to the center
setting.
2. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag (Fig. 27).
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Figure 27
1. Grease fitting
3. Install a grease gun onto the fitting and gently apply 2
or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium base grease
(Fig. 27).
Note: Excessive grease pressure may damage the seals.
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive
Self-propel Model only
If the lawn mower does not self-propel or has a tendency
to creep forward when the control bar is more than 1-1/2
inches (3.8 cm) from the handle, adjust the wheel drive
control knob on the rear of the gear box.
1. Close the door in the lawn mower housing and remove
the grass bag.
2. Rotate the control knob clockwise / turn if the lawn
mower does not self-propel. If the lawn mower creeps
forward, rotate the knob / turn counterclockwise to
loosen the belt (Fig. 28).
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Figure 28
1. Control knob
3. Slowly pull the lawn mower backward while you
gradually move the control bar toward the handle.
Note: The adjustment is correct when the rear wheels stop
turning and the control bar is about one inch (2.5 cm)
from the handle (Fig. 29).
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Figure 29
1. One inch (2.5 cm)