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AC WARN*NG*{
The mower should not be operated
without the entire grass catcher or
chute deflector in place.
Under normal usage bag material is
subject to wear, and should be
checked periodically. Be sure any
replacement bag complies with the
mower manufacturer’s recommen¬
dations.
For replacement bags, use only fac¬
tory authorized replacement bag
No. 764-0121.
ADJUSTMENTS
A CAUTION
Do not at any time make any adjust¬
ment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark plug wire.
THROTTLE CONTROL
To Check Operation:
1. Remove air cleaner.
2. Move throttle control lever to “CHOKE” posi¬
tion. The carburetor choke should be closed.
3. Move throttle control lever to “STOP” posi¬
tion. Lever should make good contact with
stop switch.
If adjustment is needed, refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 18)
The brake is located by the left rear wheel i iside
the frame. To adjust the brake, remove the cotter
pin. Adjust the castle nut so the brake sta ts to
engage when the brake lever is Va" to 5/16" away
from the axle housing.
Figure 25 is shown with the unit
tipped up on rear wheels for clarity
only.
During normal operation of this fnachine, the
brake is subject to wear and will require peiiiodic
examination and adjustment.
FIGURE 18.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
The caster (forward slant of the king pin) and the
camber (tilt of the wheels out at the top) require no
adjustment. Automotive steering principles have
been used to determine the caster and camber on
the mower. The front wheels should toe-in 1/8
inch. See figure 19. To adjust, follow these steps:
1. Remove the cotter pin and flat washer which
hold the tie rod to the axle bracket. See figure
19.
2. Adjust the tie rod in or out until the wheels
toe-in approximately 1/8".
3. Replace the tie rod into the wheel bracket,
and replace the cotter pin and flat washer.
Flat Washer
and Cotter Pin
FIGURE 19.
DECK ADJUSTMENT ROD
If an uneven cut is obtained, the deck may be ad¬
justed. A deck adjustment rod is located on the
right side of the unit. See figure 20.
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