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Sears 502.254152 Owner's Manual page 27

11 hp. electric start 8 speed - 30" mower rear engine rider

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REPAIRS AND ADJUSTMENTS
How To Check The Rear Drive Chain
Engage the parking brake, Push the unit forward. This causes the
loose part of the chain to be on top between the two sprockets,The
top part of the rear chain must have 1/4 to 3/8 inch of movement as
shown. If the movement is more than 3/8 inch, adjust as follows,
1.
Engage the parking brake.
2.
Loosen the three nuts on each axle bracket at the rear
wheels.
3.
Pull the right axle bracket toward the back ofthe unit until the
chain is tight.
4.
Hold the right axle bracket in prace. Tighten one of the nuts to
hold the axle bracket in place.
5.
Look at the side of the frame above the axle. Find the index
notches. These index notches are a measurement of the
location of the axle brackets. Make sure the position of the
axle bracket on the left side of the unit is like the right side. If
the position is the same, tighten one of the nuts on the
left side.
6.
Check the tension of the chain. Make sure the chain has no
more than 1/4 to 3/8 inch of movement as shown.
7,
Tighten the other two nuts at each axle bracket,
WARNING:
Do not wear clothing that is loose.
Loose clothing can get into the moving parts,
Notches on Frame
(Top View)
1/4" to 3/8"
Index Notches
Rear DHve Chain
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Axle Brac
D-4601-2
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