Sears EZ3 917.387023 - Manual (Page 11)

Pul air filter cover and filter into collar
aligning the tab with the slot
Push in on cover and turn clockwise to
tighten.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make
your engine start easier and arn better Set
spark plug gap at,030 inch.
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CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep
mower housing free of built up grass and
trash. Clean the underside of your mower after
each use.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with the spark plug.
» Clean the underside of your lawn mower by
scraping to remove build-up of grass and
trash.
» Clean engine often to keep frash from
accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter
and shortens engine life.
0 Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of
all gasoline, oil,etc,.
° We do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean lawn mower unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can result in shortened
engine life.
CAUTION: Before performing any service or
adjustments;
- Release control bar,
” Make sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely stopped.
” Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place where it cannot come
in contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the
Operation section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear' deflector, attached between the rear
wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize
the possibility that objects will be thrown out of
the rear of the mower into the operator
mowing position. If the deflector becomes
damaged, it should be replaced.
DISCHARGE GUARD
The discharge guard attached to the dis­
charge opening of your lawn mower, is
provided to prevent the possibility of injury
resulting from objects being thrown out of the
discharge opening into the operator mowing
position. W the discharge guard becomes
damaged, it should be replaced.
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TO ADJUST HANDLE
Your lawn mower handle can be raised or
lowered for your mowing comfort. Four
(4) positions are available: high, medium
high, medium low and low, Handles are
shipped mounted in the medium low
position.
» To change from medium low to medium
high position, the upper and lower
handle sections will have to be turned
over.
» Remove the cable clips.
® Remove the controls and operator
presence control bar from the upper
handle.
" Remove the starter rope guide from the
lower handle.
0 Remove hairpin cotters.
® Disconnect the lower handle from the
handle brackets.
» Turn the handle oyer and reassemble
the hairpin cotters that have been
removed..
» Reassemble the starter rope guide.
“ Reassemble the controls and the
operator presence control bar to the
upper handle.
CAUTION: The operator presence control
bar must pivot freely to permit blade/ brake
engagement when control bar is released.
Do not overtighten the fasteners holding
the controls to the upper handle.