15
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.
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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
DRIVE
COVER
BLADE BOLT
HARDENED WASHER
LOCKWASHER
BLADE
DEBRIS
SHIELD
REAR
BAFFLE
FIG. 19
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 19 & 20)
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.
5. Disconnect return spring from rear baffle / rear gearcase
belt keeper.