Simplicity HW1436 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
STEERING LEVER HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
The distance between the steering lever and the handle
bar can be adjusted to the operator’s preference.
Adjusting the clevis (see Figure 12) will adjust the loca-
tion of the steering lever.
Adjust here
Adjust here
Figure 12. Steering Lever Adjustment
Figure 13. Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment
GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER
LOCATION ADJUSTMENT
Loosening the bolt (see Figure 13) and adjust the lever
do it is most comfortable at your average cutting speed.
NOTE: The ground speed control levers must run paral-
lel with the handle bars in both forward and reverse with-
out rubbing together.
STEERING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
This adjustment should be made when steering lever
travel becomes excessive.
1. Loosen jam nut (J, Figure 14).
2. Turn the adjuster bolt (I, Figure 14) clockwise until
snug.
3. Turn the Adjuster bolt (I,Figure 14) counter-clockwise
1/2 turn.
4. Hold the adjuster bolt from turning and tighten jam
nut.
A
Figure 14. Brake Caliper
A. Brake Caliper Housing G. Housing Bolt
B. Anvil H. Housing Nut
C. Brake Lever I. Adjuster Bolt
D. Actuator Pin J. Jam Nut
E. Backing Plate K. Lever Retaining Pin
F. Brake Pad
I
J
K
H
G
BC
D
F
E
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