Craftsman 247.887210 - Manual (Page 10)

ASSEMBLY
ADJUSTMENTS
Cutting Height
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left
wheel. See Figure 7A insert.
1. Pull lever out and away from mower.
2. Move lever forward or back for desired cutting height.
3. Release lever towards mower deck.
The front wheel cutting height is determined by selecting one of six
positions on each caster assembly. To adjust front cutting height, refer
to Figure 7B and proceed as follows:
1. Remove wing nut from axle bolt.
Slide axle bolt and wave washer
from the assembly and select a
cutting height.
2. With wave washer on axle bolt,
reinsert hardware in the square
hole desired through wheel
assembly and secure with wing
nut previously removed.
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IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same relative position.
For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a
higher position. This will stop scalping of grass.
The casters can be locked in a straight ahead position or position to
swivel freely. See Figure 7C insert.
1. Lift lock pins.
2. Place in larger holes to lock wheels. Place pins in smaller holes to
allow casters to rotate freely for turning.
Drive Control
The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control handle housing
and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will have to adjust
the drive control it any of the following happens:
1. The mower does not propel itself with the drive control engaged.
2. The mower’s drive wheels hesitate with the drive control engaged.
If either of these conditions occur, rotate the adjustment wheel
clockwise to tighten and counter-clockwise to loosen cable to adjust
the drive control. See Figure 8.
NOTE: For some people the drive control may not be in a comfortable
position. You can adjust the handle by tightening the adjustment wheel.
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