MTD 3100, 3000 warranty To test for proper adjustment

3. To test for proper adjustment:

a.Lean the mower all the way back so that it'sresting on the handle.

b.Use one hand to slowly rotate the wheel of the mower, causing the blade reel to slowly turn. If the wheel is too difficult to turn, slightly loosen each adjustment screw.

While the blade reel is turning, insert a sheet of paper between the blade reel and the cutting bar. See Fig. 5-2. The paper should shear evenly along the entire length of the cutter bar, as if being cut by scissors. If the paper doesn't shear, slightly tighten each adjustment screw and repeat the test.

Figure 5-2

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