Reel Adjustment - California Trimmer Mower Maintenance Manual

California Trimmer Mower
Maintenance Manual
Home Owner Model
Cutter Bar to Reel Adjustment
Tools Required:
Adjustable Wrench or 1/4" Open-end Wrench
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CAUTION:
ALL ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE MADE WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF.
The reel on the Home Owner model is fixed and stationary to the frame. The cutter bar is adjusted to the
reel. The cutter bar adjusting screws raise and lower the cutter bar in relation to the reel.
Step 1
Disengage the clutch, as shown below, before adjusting the cutter bar.
Step 2
Turn one adjusting screw in small increments until the cutter bar touches the reel. Turn the reel with one
hand. Rest the palm of one hand on the caster bracket and pull the blade on the reel with the fingers of
that hand. The reel should move about the distance of the space between the blades. As the reel is
turned it will make the sound of metal scraping.
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