How To Replace The Fuse; How To Set The Cutting Height; How To Clean The Mower Housing; Front Wheel Alignment - Craftsman 502.270210 Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE
If the fuse is blown, the engine will not start The tocation of the fuse
is next to the battery. Remove the fuse and replace with a 15 amp
automotive fuse (Figure 40)
15 amp
Automotive Fuse
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HOW TO SET THE CUTTING HEIGHT
The cutting height is set at the factory from 1t/2to 4 inches..To lower
or raise the cutting height, make an adjustment to the lifter rod as
follows.
1+, Move the lift lever to the lowest position.
2o Disconnect the lifter rod from the lifter arm (Figure 41).
3. Turn the lifter rod clockwise to lower or counterclockwise to
raise the cutting heighL
4° Attach the lifter rod to the lifter arm.
5. Move the lift leverto the highestposition.. M ake sure the pulleys
or belt do not touch the bottom of the frame,
Hair Pin
Lifter Rod
Figure 41
HOW TO CLEAN THE MOWER HOUSING
,_ WARNING: Before you clean the mower housing,
stop the engine and disconnect the wire to the spark
plug.
Grass and other debris on top of the mower housing can keep the
belt from working correctly. For safety and correct operation,
frequently clean the top of the mower housing° Remove grass and
debris from around the pulleys and other moving parts°
1+ Move the lever for the attachment clutch to the ENGAGE posi-
tion
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2 Clean the top of the mower housing1
3+ Move the lever for the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE
position
4 Again clean the top of the mower housing
5 After you cut the grass, clean the bottom of the mower housing
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
The alignment of the front wheels cannot be adjusted° If the steering
is damaged and the alignment has changed, see your nearest
authorized service center