How To Level The Mower Housing - Craftsman 536.270211 Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING 1.
2.
If the mower housing is level, the blade wiltcut easier and the lawn
will look better.
WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust-
_iL ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the
spark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to prevent
the engine from starting by accident.
1. Make sure the unit is on a hard level surface
2. Check the air pressure in the tires. If the air pressure is mcor-
rect, the mower housing will not cut level Make sure the rear
tires are inflated to 14 psi. (1 BAR) and the front tires to 22 psi.
(1.5 BAR)
3. Move the lever for the attachment clutch to the ENGAGE posi-
tion Move the lift lever to the middle position
4. There are two adjustment procedures below that will levet the
mower housing
THE SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT
There are measuring points on the mower housing indicated by
small round dimples A, B, C, and D shown in Figure 32. To
determine if an adjustment is needed, use a ruler and measure the
distance from the level surface to the bottom of the mower housing
at points C and D. in correct adjustment, the mower housing at
points C and D must be within 1/4" (6 mm) of the same height If the
difference in the measurement is more than 1/4" (6 mm), adjust as
follows.
SIDE VIEW
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bottom
J.m/ of the mower housing
LEVELSURFACE
C
D
Figure 32
3.
4.
Disconnect one or both adjuster plates from the hangers
(Figure 33)
The higher number holes in the adjuster plates will raise the
height of the mower housing The lower number holes will lower
the mower housing
Connect the adjuster plates to the hangers in the holes that
will level the mower housing. Fasten the adjuster plates with
the hair pins
Check the housing for the correct adjustment If necessary, re-
peat the adjustment
\. Hanger
Hair Pin
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AdjusterPlate
Figure 33
THE FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT
To determine if an adjustment is needed, use a ruler and measure
the distance from the level surface to the bottom of the mower
housing at points A and B. In correct adjustment, the front of the
mower housing at pointA wiltbe 1/8" to 3/8" (3mm to 9ram) lower
than the back of the mower housing at point B. Adjust as follows.
1. Loosen the jam nut (Figure 34).
2. Turn the Iocknut clockwise to raise the front of the mower
housing Turn the Iocknut counterclockwiseto lower the front
of the mower housing
3 Check the housing for the correct adjustment if necessary, re-
peat the adjustment
4. Tighten the jam nut
5. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Suspens=on Bracket
Suspension Rod
Adjusting Clevis Counterclockwise
Jam Nut
Locknut
Figure 34
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