Kenmore 7 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE
Wing Kick Springs.
After several seasons of operation the Wing Kick Springs
may loose some of their tension.
Washers can be added under the Springs to make up for
the loss of tension.
Add three washers maximum, if this is not sufficient, fit
a new Kick Spring.
To add Washers :
Fig.31
Lower the Wings.
Remove the Cotter Pin from the Rod End.
Drive the Rod, Rod Guide, and Spring from the
Spring Barrel.
Place 1 inch diameter Washers under the Spring
and insert the Rod and Spring into the Barrel.
Push the Rod Guide into the Barrel and ‘drive
fully home’ by tapping on the Bumper.
Fit Cotter Pin into the Rod End.
NOTE
Apply white grease to the Spring and Rod,
before inserting them into the Barrel.
WING KICK SPRINGS
Fig.31
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