SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
1. Release control bar and stop engine.
2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your
mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects
will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the opera-
tor's mowing position. Replace the deflector if damaged.
REAR
BAFFLE
DEBRIS
SHIELD
BLADE
HARDENED WASHER
LOCKWASHER
BLADE BOLT
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 20 & 21)
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove drive
belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is
empty.
1. Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and car bu re-
tor up.
2. Remove blade bolt, lockwasher, hardened washer and
blade.
3. Remove debris shield.
4. Remove rear baffle.
DRIVE
COVER
FIG. 20
15