Kenmore 9, 11, 5, 7, 3 manual Vertical Mower. Depth Of Cut Adjustment, Drive Belt Adjustment

VERTICAL MOWER. DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT

Depth of cut changes as the height adjuster wheel pivot, relative to the frame. Notches on the wheel height adjus- ter allow ‘indexing’, ensuring the height adjustment is equal at both ends of the Reel.

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To adjust the depth of cut :

Note the position of the notches on the height adjusters, they must be the same at both sides of the reel.

•Back-off both locknuts.

•Turn the height adjusters CW to increase, CCW to decrease, the depth of cut.

•The notches are spaced 3/8 inch apart to enable accurate adjustments.

•Tighten the locknuts.

DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

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The Drive Belts are tensioned by adjustable arms, not telescopic as on the standard mowers.

To adjust the belt tension :

•Back-off the locknut.

•Turn the adjusting nut (viewed from front)CW to increase, CCW to decrease, the belt tension.

•Tighten the locknut.

•Adjust to allow ½ inch deflection of the belt midway between the sheaves.

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