Section 8: Adjustments Warning - White Outdoor LT-17 686 Operator's Manual

1. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL.
2. Restart engine.
3. Place speed control lever in high speed position.
4. Release clutch-brake pedal fully.
5. Depress clutch-brake pedal.
6. Place speed control lever in desired position.
7. Place shift lever in either FORWARD or
REVERSE, and
procedures.
OPERATING THE CUTTING BLADES
The cutting blades may be engaged while the lawn
tractor is moving or standing still. DO NOT engage
the cutting blades abruptly as the sudden belt
tension on the pulley may cause the engine to stall.
WARNING:
from the discharge opening, the blades or
any part of the deck. When the unit is used
for anything other than mowing operations,
the blade drive should be disengaged.
Move the lift lever into the BLADES STOP position
to disengage the blades.
GRASS COLLECTOR AVAILABLE
Grass Collector Model 190-063-000 is available as
optional equipment.
WARNING:
operated without the entire grass catcher
or chute deflector in place.
NOTE:
Under normal usage bag material is subject
to wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure
to use only factory authorized replacement bag.
SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
wires and ground against the engine
before performing any adjustments, repairs
or maintenance.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat
adjustment lever (located under the seat) to the left
and slide the seat forward or backwards. See Figure
14. Make sure seat is locked into one of the six
adjustment positions before operating the lawn
tractor.
follow normal operating
Keep feet and hands away
The mower should not be
Disconnect the spark plug
Seat
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
made to the engine while the engine is
running (e.g. carburetor), disengage all
clutches and blades. Keep clear of all
moving parts.
surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load. Refer to separate engine manual
for carburetor adjustment information.
NOTE:
A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to
run rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and
attached to the
carburetor.
DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
If an uneven cut is obtained, the deck may be
leveled by following instructions in Assembly section.
DECK ENGAGEMENT ADJUSTMENT
The cutting deck engagement may be adjusted to
make certain deck is disengaged when lift lever is in
the BLADES STOP position. Correct adjustment as
follows.
With the engine off, place the lift lever in the highest
cutting position (first position). Remove the cotter pin
and flat washer which secure the disengagement rod
to the stabilizer shaft assembly. See Figure 15.
Shorten the rod by threading it in until the ferrule is
against the back of the slot in the lift shaft assembly,
and the rod lines up with the hole in the stabilizer
shaft. For more belt tension the disengagement rod
must be lengthened. To decrease belt tension the
disengagement rod must be shortened.
15
Seat
Adjustment
Lever
Figure 14
If any adjustments are
Be careful of
carburetor before adjusting
heated