User manual MTD FR17CD48

[. . . ] Rear of Mower Front of Mower HANDLE Enclosed in carton are the : mower handle parts (1 foam grip, 1 top handle piece, 2 center handle pieces and 2 lower handle pieces ) and hardware package. Insert the top handle piece into the from grip, (for easier application, you can lubricate the inside of the from handle grip with dishwashing or liquid hand soap). Insert the 2 center handle piece into the left and right side of the top handle piece. Connect the right lower section with the left lower section and secure with two of the 1-3/8” long bolts and Nyloc nuts provided. [. . . ] Fasten the upper handle subassembly that your assembled in the preceding step to the lower handle subassembly using the four remaining 13/8” long bolts and Nyloc nuts provided. Be sure to tighten all hex nuts on the joints of the handle assembly of that none of the handle pieces are loose. aTTACHING THE HANDLE TO THE MOWER (FIG. 2) • • As you follow the instructions below, refer to fig. After assembling the handle, fit the holes at the end of the lower portion of the handle on the left and right side, over the short posts extending out from the side plates. When the handle is in place over the posts, snap the “C clips” onto the slotted posts on both sides to prevent the handle from coming off. These units can be adjusted to offer a cutting height range from 1/2” to 1-3/4” simply by adjusting the roller assembly. As you follow the instructions below, refer to fig. To achieve the lowest cutting position, loosen and remove the nuts on both sides of the roller assembly. Position the bolt through the bottom hole of the plastic roller bracket and top hole of the mower side plate. The cutting bar blade (located under the reel) pivots. The front screws move the cutter bat away from the blades, while the rear screws move the cutter bar toward the blades. Adjusting the screws is a very sensitive procedure. 1-16th of a turn is considered a major adjustment. Before tightening one adjusting screw, be sure to loosen the opposing screw and equal amount. Minimum care is required to assure smooth operation of your mower. To avoid damage to the mower or cutting blades, keep the area to be mowed free from any debris. We suggest a routine application of oil or lubricant (i. This should be applied to all cutting surfaces, the cutting reel axle shaft and wheels. When the mower is properly lubricated and adjusted, sharpening should not be necessary for several years. [. . . ] When the mower is properly lubricated and adjusted, sharpening should not be necessary for several years. However, the following steps will allow you to do the procedure yourself at relatively little expense. Spread a thin layer of lapping compound on the front edge of the reel blades. Adjust the cutter bar so that the cutter bar blade has light but firm contact with the reel blades across the full width of the cutter bar. [. . . ]