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Attaching the rear bag (Fig. 4 & Fig. 5)

1.  

Assemble bag as in Fig. 4.

2.  

Hook bag onto steel round bar.

3. 

Place locking strap from the rear bag to the center bar 
of the middle handle, adjust strap for proper height 
so the bag does not rub the ground while mowing or 
transporting. (Fig. 5)

 

 

Operation

Cutting Height Adjustment (Fig. 6)

1. 

The cutting height of the 20" (50.8 cm) Reel Mower 
can be adjusted in 9 positions from 1.26" to 2.44" (3.2 
to 6.2 cm) by moving the height adjusment levers to 
the desired position. The height adjusment levers are 
located next to the smaller wheels.

2. 

In order to set the mower to its lowest cutting position, 
one at a time, pull the adjustment levers on both sides 
to their highest positions.

3. 

In order to set the mower to its highest cutting 
position, move the adjustment levers on both sides to 
their lowest positions.

NOTE: 

The two height adjustors MUST be set to the  

 

 

same position (height).

4. 

The mower can be set to other cutting heights by 
moving the adjustment levers to any position within 
their range between the highest and lowest positions.

Adjusting the Mower Blade (Fig. 7) 

NOTE:

 The blades were pre-adjusted prior to leaving the 

factory, but it is recommended that the adjustment be verified 
prior to first use.

• Vibrations during shipping can cause misalignment, which 

often causes the blades to become too loose or too tight. 
This will result in a rough, uneven cut, or the mower will be 
hard to push.

1. 

Each end of the cutting bar can be adjusted 
separately.

2. 

The cutting bar blade, which is located under the reel, 
is able to pivot. The two adjustment nuts located at the 
back of the mower move the cutting bar away from the 
blades when they are turned counter-clockwise, and 
closer to the blades when they are turned clockwise.

Fig. 4

4

Fig. 5

Highest 
cutting 
position 

Lowest 
cutting 
position 

Adjustment 
Level 

Fig. 6

Summary of Contents for MJ502MRM

Page 1: ...ring sandals Walk behind never run while using reel mower Always make sure of your footing when using this reel mower Do not intentionally strike or hit trees fences etc This can cause injuries or severely damage the reel mower mechanisms Make sure your reel mower is in a safe operating condition Do not attempt to operate this reel mower if damaged Contact customer service or have the reel mower r...

Page 2: ...le pieces 5 Carriage bolts x 6 6 Grass collecting bag 7 Height adjustment lever 8 Adjustable wheels rear 9 Reel mower body 10 Lower handle Technical Data Cutting width 20 50 8 cm Height adjustments 1 26 2 44 3 2 cm 6 2 cm Front wheels 10 25 cm Rear wheels 6 15 cm Weight 30 lbs 13 6 kgs 5 2 1 4 3 10 9 8 6 7 ...

Page 3: ...e two center handle pieces into the left and right side of the top handle and secure with two knobs provided Fig 1 2 Attach the top handle to the lower handle using carriage bolts and knobs provided Fig 2 3 Tighten all the knobs on the joints of the handle assembly Tools Required Pliers Not included NOTE Do not tighten the bolts completely until all bolts have been inserted through the holes in th...

Page 4: ...r lowest positions NOTE The two height adjustors MUST be set to the same position height 4 The mower can be set to other cutting heights by moving the adjustment levers to any position within their range between the highest and lowest positions Adjusting the Mower Blade Fig 7 NOTE The blades were pre adjusted prior to leaving the factory but it is recommended that the adjustment be verified prior ...

Page 5: ...n Cutting Path Indication Arrow With Previously Cut Path Fig 8 NOTE The width of the real mower actual cut is indicated below Do not use wheels as a reference point for grass cut line Checking the Adjustment Fig 9 1 Turn mower upside down 2 Insert a piece of paper between cutter bar and reel blades and slowly turn wheel by hand 3 All blades should slice the paper evenly along the entire length of ...

Page 6: ...Turn the mower on its side to clean the blade area WARNING Do not place hands in the mower near blades If grass cuttings are compacted in the blade area remove using a wood or plastic cleaning tool appropriate for the cleaning of the blades 3 Store the mower in a dry place Do not place other objects on top of the mower during storage Maintenance Tips Reel mowers are relatively low maintenance For ...

Page 7: ...7 NOTES ...

Page 8: ...is warranty Parts used that are not genuine Snow Joe parts are not covered by this warranty Damages resulting from misuse alteration improper assembly improper adjustment neglect or accident which requires repair is not covered under this warranty Belts augers and tines are not covered under warranty belts augers and tines wear out and can be purchased at www snowjoe com or by calling 1 866 766 95...

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