U
SAGE
A
ND
C
ARE
For more detailed cutting height changes, the
wheels can be moved to different positions on
the side plates. Remove the axle nut (holding
axle pin with screw driver to prevent turning),
pull the wheel and axle free from mower and
relocate wheel and axle to desired position. As
illustrated in fig. 5, position A offers lowest
height, position B offers middle height and posi-
tion C offers highest height. Tighten axle nut
securely. Repeat this procedure for the opposite
wheel, making sure that the adjustment is
identical.
MOWER ADJUSTMENT
The cutting blades have been pre-adjusted
before leaving the factory. Misalignment of the
cutting blades can occur, causing them to
become too close or too tight, and will result
in a rough uneven cut or a hard pushing mower.
HOW TO ADJUST MOWER
BLADES
In the event that the cutting blades need to be
adjusted this should be done as described in
the following.
All adjustments should be made from the rear of
the mower. The mower is adjusted by mov-
ing the stationary cutter bar blade (located at
the rear of the mower) toward or away from the
cutting blades. This is done with 4 adjusting
screws (Fig. 6). Each end of the cutter bar blade
is adjusted separately. The 2 adjusting screws
at each end push in opposite directions. The
front screws move the cutter bar away from the
cutting blades. The rear screws move the cut-
ter bar toward the cutting blades. This is a very
sensitive procedure and should be done using
only slight turns of the adjusting screws (i.e.:
1/8th turn is a major adjustment).
TO TIGHTEN BLADES
The cutter bar blade must be moved toward the
cutting blades. To make this adjustment first
loosen both front screws equally. Then tighten both
rear screws equally. Remember to use only
slight turns.
TO LOOSEN BLADES
The cutter bar blade must be moved away from
the cutting blades. To make this adjustment first
loosen both rear screws equally. Then tighten
both front screws equally. Again only slight turns
are used.
Figure 5
Figure 6
3
Axle
Nut
Pinion Gear
Axle Pin
“E” Ring
Position:
A = Lowest setting
B = Middle setting
C = Highest setting
Front
Rear
Adjusting
Screws
Wheel
Hub Cap
