Yard Machines 540 Series Operator's Manual

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18• 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 thisposition with the cable clamp and screw.FIGURE 18Adjusting CarburetorIf the engine is running rough, minor adjustments to the carburetor may be required to compensate for differencesin 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 andattached to the carburetorbefore deciding to adjust the carburetor.To adjust the carburetor, please follow the recommendations and instructions on carburetor adjustment in theengine 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 STORAGEPrepare 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 bladecare 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 ropeguide. 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 sidesof 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 tothe 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.CableScrewClampControl Leveron Engine