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SECTION
10:
ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING:
Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping the
engine and disconnecting spark plug wire.
CUTTING
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment
may be made by removing and moving axle bolts to desired position. Cutting heights will be
raised as axle bolts are moved to a lower hole and lowered as axle bolts are moved to a higher hole in the
deck. All axle bolts must be mounted in the same relative position. Cupped washers must be assembled so
that the cupped side of the washers are against the deck. Refer to Figure 9.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
If any adjustments
are made to the engine while the engine is running (e_g_
carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your mower 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 before adjusting the carburetor.
SECTION
11:
LUBRICATION
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WARNING:
Always stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or
doing any kind of work on lawn mower.
Blade Control
Handle
Pivot
Point
Brake
Cable
Figure !3
BLADE
CONTROL
Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cabte at least once a season with light oil,
See Figure 13, The blade control must operate freely in both directions.
CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
The torsion spring and pivot point should be lubricated periodically with light oil to prevent any rust or binding.
Deflector must work freely.
WHEELS
The wheels require no lubrication. However. if the wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of
the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil. Engine oil may also be used.
ENGINE
Follow engine manual for lubrication instructions.
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