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 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's mowing position. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 19)
1.Remove screws securing rear baffle.
2.Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carbure- tor up.
3.Remove rear baffle from mower.
4.Disconnect return spring from rear baffle / rear gearcase belt keeper.
5.Remove blade bolt, lockwasher, hardened washer and blade.
6.Remove debris shield.
7.Remove gearcase belt keeper.
8.Remove drive belt.
TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 19)
1. Place new drive belt on gearcase pulley.
NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life.
2.Reinstall gearcase belt keeper. Be sure the new drive belt is inside the tabs of the gearcase belt keeper.
3.Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned; and that the new drive belt is inside the tabs of the belt retainer.
4.Reattach return spring to rear baffle / rear gearcase belt keeper.
5.Place rear baffle in mower housing.
6.Reinstall debris shield.
7.Reinstall blade. The recommended tightening torque is 33- 40 ft. lbs.
8.Return mower to upright position.
9.Reinstall rear baffle screws.
| GEARCASE |
| BELT KEEPER |
GEARCASE | RETURN |
PULLEY | |
REAR | SPRING |
BAFFLE | BLADE |
| |
| ADAPTER |
IDLER |
|
PULLEY |
|
BELT |
|
RETAINER |
|
DEBRIS |
|
SHIELD |
|
BLADE | HARDENED |
| |
| WASHER |
LOCKWASHER | BLADE BOLT |
|
FIG. 19
TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Fig. 20)
The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height posi- tions - adjust to height that suits you.
1.Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the lower handle.
2.While holding handle assembly, remove knob and carriage bolt from opposite side, align hole in handle with desired hole in handle bracket and reassemble bolt and knob and tighten securely.
3.Align opposite side of handle with same positioning hole and secure with bolt and knob.
BOLT |
KNOB |
HANDLE |
BRACKET |
HIGH |
MEDIUM |
LOW |
FIG. 20
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