Sears 917.250551 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST A'F]'ACHMENT LIFT SPRING
(See Fig. 31)
o While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam
nut
Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and
reduce lift effort for heavier attachments.
Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter' at-
tachments
Retighten jam nut against spring bushing
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING
TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH
ASAMOWER ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AIDIN
LIFTING ATTACHMENT, DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.
WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST
SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 32)
Raise hood_
Unsnap headlight wire connector
Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood atsides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.
To replace, reverse above procedure
ADJUSTMENT
SPRING RUSHING
ATTACHMENT
JAM NUT LIFT SPRING
o o
FIG. 31
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HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
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FIG, 32
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