Scotts S1642 Operator's Manual page 14

NOTE: The difference between blade measurements
must not be more than 3 mm (1/8 in).
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Picture Note: A convenient leveling gauge (A) is
available from your Authorized Service Center.
5. Position mower blades as follows and measure from
each outside blade tip (B) to the level surface.
C
• Turn left blade (C) as shown. Hold drive belt and turn
right blade (D) as shown. Take measurement for both
blades.
E
G
H
6. Loosen top clamping nut (E) facing inside of mower, on
left hand side J-bolt (F), approximately one turn.
7. Loosen upper adjusting nut (G).
8. Adjust lift links by turning lower adjusting nut (H)
clockwise to raise left side of mower, counterclockwise to
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B
D
F
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lower left side of mower.
9. Tighten upper adjusting nut.
10.Tighten clamping nut.
11.Measure blade tips again and adjust if necessary.
Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing
mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent
engine from starting accidently.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower
blades or working near blades.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Make sure each front
draft rod is equally tensioned. The installed rods
should exhibit identical amounts of movement
between left and right rods. If one rod moves more
freely than the other, the adjustment nut should be
tightened until the movement of the assembly
matches that of the other side.
1. Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking
Safely in the Safety Section).
2. Inflate tires to the correct pressure.
3. Adjust cutting height to middle position.
4. Put lift lever in mowing position.
5. Turn blades so front blade tips (A) point straight forward.
6. Measure from each blade tip to the surface.
• The front blade tip must be 6–9 mm (1/4–3/8 in.)
lower than rear blade tip.
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