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LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation
section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear defl ector, 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 operator's mowing position. If the defl ector becomes
damaged, it should be replaced.
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
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 19 & 20)
1. Turn lawn mower on its side with air fi lter and car bu re-
tor up.
2. Remove blade bolt, lockwasher, hardened washer and
blade.
3. Remove debris shield.
4. Remove side bumper.
5. Remove rear baffl e.
6. Disconnect return spring from rear baffl e / rear gearcase
belt keeper.
7. Disconnect cable from rear gearcase.
FRONT
BAFFLE
DRIVE
COVER
SIDE
BUMPER
BLADE BOLT
HARDENED WASHER
LOCKWASHER
BLADE
DEBRIS
SHIELD
REAR
BAFFLE
FIG. 19