SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
1.Release control bar and stop engine.
2.Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
3.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 defl ector, 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's mowing position. If the defl ector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 19 & 20)
1.Turn lawn mower on its side with air fi lter and carbure- tor up.
2.Remove blade bolt, lockwasher, hardened washer and blade.
3.Remove debris shield.
4.Remove side bumper.
5.Remove rear baffle.
6.Disconnect return spring from rear baffle / rear gearcase belt keeper.
7.Disconnect cable from rear gearcase.
| SIDE |
| BUMPER |
REAR |
|
BAFFLE |
|
| DRIVE |
| COVER |
DEBRIS |
|
SHIELD |
|
BLADE |
|
HARDENED WASHER |
|
LOCKWASHER |
|
BLADE BOLT | FRONT |
| BAFFLE |
FIG. 19
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