Craftsman 12AVP2R3391 Operator's Manual page 13

Higher
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Lower
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NOTE: Front wheel
drive mower shown.
Figure 23
REAR WHEEL/CASTER WHEELS
NOTE: The rear wheel cutting height adjustment lever is
located above the rear left wheel (Inset A, Figure 24).
1. Pull lever out and away from mower.
2. Move lever forward or back for desired cutting height.
3. Release lever towards mower deck.
NOTE: The caster wheels cutting height are determined
by selecting one of six positions on each caster assembly
(Figure 24).
4. Remove wing nut (a) from axle bolt (b). Slide axle bolt
from the assembly and select a cutting height.
5. Reinsert axle bolt in the square hole desired through
wheel assembly and secure with wing nut removed
in STEP 1.
IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same
relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the
height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will
stop scalping of grass.
6. The casters can be locked in a straight ahead position
or positioned to swivel freely (Inset B, Figure 24).
a. Lift lock pins.
b. Place in larger holes to lock wheels. Place pins in
smaller holes to allow casters to rotate freely for
turning.
ASSEMBLY
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Lower
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b
Handle Pitch (If Equipped)
For convenience of operation, you may adjust the pitch of
the handle. Perform one of the following.
PULL-OUT AND FOLDING HANDLES
1. Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts from handle
(Figure 25).
2. Position the handle in one of the three positions that is
most comfortable. See Figure 25 inset.
3. Secure into position with wing nuts and carriage bolts
removed in STEP 1.
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A
a
a
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Figure 24
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Figure 25
b
B
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