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MAINTENANCE
HOW TO ADJUST
THE GAUGE WHEELS
The rode bolts for the gauge wheels were mounted in the LOW cut
position.To change the positionof the gauge wheels, move the axle
bolts as follows.
IMPORTANT: Before you adjust the gauge wheels, you must do
the following. Make sure the mower housing Is level. Make sure
the height of cut 18 set at the height you want for your lawn.
Mow a short distance on a flat level area and look at the area
that was cut. If the mower housing does not cut level, see the
Instructions "How To Level The Mower Housing."
WARNING: Before you make an Inspection, adjust-
i_jl
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.
I.
Remove the gauge wheels (Figure 28).
2
Mow a short distance on a fiat level area to check the level of
cut and the height of cut. Look at the height of cut position
number on the lift lever (Figure 29).
3
Look at each gauge wheel bracket. There are 3 holes in each
bracket and a number next to each hole. The number for the
height of cut position on the lift lever indicates the correct hole
to use on each gauge wheel bracket (Figure 30).
Locking
Ring
Axle Bolt
e Wheel
Rgure 28
Cutting Height Positions
Figure 29
4.
Assemble the axle bolts to the gauge wheel brackets using
the correct hole in the bracket as indicated (Figure 30).
NOTE: If the height of cut position is changed by the lift lever,
you
must move
the gauge
wheels
to the correct
hole
(Figure 30) to keep a level height of cut.
auge
0 _ 0
Wheel Brac_
Wheel Bracket
Lift Lever
Hole No.
Position No.
1
1
2
2
3
3,4,5,6
Figure30
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