Sears 502.25502 - Manual (Page 28)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING
If the mower housing is level, the mower will cut easier and the
lawn will look better.
Make sure the unit is on a hard level surface
Check the air pressure in the tires If the air pressure is
incorrect, the mower housing will not cut level Make sure
the rear tires are inflated to 14 psi (10 kg/cm2! and the front
tires are inflated to 24 psi (16 kg/cm2|
Move the lever for the blade engagement control to the
ENGAGE position Move the lever for the height of cut to the
middle position
There are two adjustment procedures below that will level
the blade housing
A
WARNING: Before you make an inspection,
adjustment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the
wire to the spark plug,. Remove the spark plug
wire to prevent the engine from starting by
accident
THE SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT
Use a ruler and measure the distance from the level surface to the
bottom of the mower housing Measure from the locations
indicated by the small round dimples (or X marks) at points C and D
In correct adjustment the mower housing at points C and D must
be within 1/4" (6 mm) of the same height If the difference in the
measurement Is more than 1/4" (6 mm), adjust as follows
1 Disconnect one or both of the hangers from the adjuster
plates
2 The higher numbers on the side of the adjuster plates will
raise the height of the mower housing The lower numbers
will lower the mower housing,
3 Connect the hangers into the hole of the adjuster plates that
will level the mower housing Fasten the hangers to the
adjuster plates with the hair pins
4 Check the measurements at each side of the mower housing
See the above instructions
THE FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT
Use a ruler and measure the distance from the level surface to the
bottom of the mower housing Measure from the locations
indicated by the small round dimples (or X marks) at points Aand B
In correct adjustment, the front of the mower housing at point A
will be 1/8" to 3/8" (3mm to 9 mm) lower than the back of the
mower housing at point B Adjust as follows
1 Loosen the jam nut from the suspension rod Turn the
locknut clockwise to raise the front of the mower housing
Turn the locknut counterclockwise to lower the front of the
mower housing
2 Check the front and rear measurements for the correct
adjustment. Tighten the jam nut as shown
3 Connect the wire to the spark plug
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