Craftsman 107.27768 manual Cutting Height Adjustment, PTO Clutch Adjustment, Brake Adjustment

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Turn the cutting height adjustment crank (A, Figure 31) clockwise to raise the mower deck and counterclockwise

to lower it. If the crank is difficult to turn, thoroughly clean and lubricate it.

PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

See CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCH in the Maintenance Section.

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

1.Stop the unit, turn the ignition OFF, set the ground speed levers to PARK positions, and wait for all mov- ing parts to stop.

2.Locate the brake rod (A, Figure 32) and adjustment nut (B).

4.Measure the parking brake spring. Its compressed length, with the ground speed levers in their PARK positions should be 3" (7.62cm). Adjust the spring length by turning the adjustment nut (B), if necessary.

Figure 31. Cutting Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment Crank

BATTERY CHARGING

WARNING 3" (7.62cm)

Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the gasses coming from it are highly explosive. Ventilate the battery well during charging.

A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, contact a Sears Parts & Repair Center. If you need to replace the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery & Cables in the Regular Maintenance Section.

To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings included in the safety rules sections of this book. Charge the battery until fully charged (until the specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte tem- perature is at least 60° F). Do not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps.

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS

The engine is designed to deliver the correct perform- ance under all operating conditions. Any adjustments

must be performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer.

Figure 32. Brake Adjustment

A. Brake Rod

B. Adjustment Nut

C. Return Spring (Removed for Illustration Only) D. Return Spring Hole

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