SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
Cutting Height Adjustment
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Figure 12
A height adjustment lever at each wheel provides cutting height adjustment. Each adjuster has nine height positions. Height of cut will be changed when the lever is moved from one position to another.
•Depress the lever towards wheel and move the wheel and lever assembly to desired position.
•To raise the height, push the lever towards the front of the mower on both front wheels, and push the lever toward the back of the mower on the rear wheels.
Refer to Figure 12. All wheels must be placed in the same relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the wheels to a position which will give a higher cutting height.
Handle Height Adjustment
•The upper handle may be adjusted to three different height positions. To adjust the handle to the desired position, align one of the three marks on the top of the lower handle insulators with the mark on the upper handle insulators. Refer to Figure 4.
•Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the handle. Make sure the carriage bolts are seated properly into the handle insulators.
Resetting the Circuit Breaker
The mower is equipped with a circuit breaker, located on the motor/blade control assembly as shown in Figure 10. This circuit breaker may trip when too much strain is placed on the mower. The circuit breaker may have been tripped if the mower will not run.
•If this occurs, unplug the mower, wait approximately five minutes, then depress the reset button. Refer to Figure 10.
•Plug the mower back in, restart the mower, but be sure to reduce the strain on the mower (i.e., mow at a higher cutting height, slow down cutting speed, or take a smaller width of cut).
•If the circuit breaker does not reset, or if it trips repeatedly under normal cutting conditions, unplug the mower from the extension cord and unplug the extension cord from the power source. Then check to make certain your cord is the correct length and rating as listed in the Operating Your Lawn Mower section. If the cord is correct and is also not damaged, take the machine to an authorized service dealer for repair.
SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always stop the motor and disconnect from the power source before cleaning, lubricating or performing any repairs or maintenance on the lawn mower.
Cutting Blade Replacement
WARNING: Always protect hands by wearing heavy gloves and/or wrapping cutting edges with newspapers or other materials when performing any blade maintenance. Be certain to disconnect the power supply.
Removing the Blade
•Stop the motor and disconnect the power supply to the mower. Turn the mower on its side.
•Use a block of wood between blade and mower deck to prevent the blade from turning when the bolt is removed.
•Using a 24mm wrench or socket, loosen the blade bolt and remove the blade.
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