MTD 10710-0 - Manual (Page 5)

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HEIGHT CONTROL*
ROLLER BRACKET»'
ALIGNMENT HOLE
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CUTTING
HEIGHT
IN INCHES
2>/4----------
2
------------
13/4----------
1’/2 ----------
iVi------
1 -------
j/4----------
*Reg. T.M. Pat. opplied for.
FIG. 3A
QUALITY OF CUT
Since a reel type mower does not create a lifting action
like a rotary mower, it CANNOT lift up and cut tall
blades of grass that are bent over. If cutting height
is set too high, grass of this nature will not be in posi­
tion to be drawn between the reel blades and cutter
bar and in many cases will be pushed away by the
revolving reel. Therefore, to obtain the utmost in per­
formance and laWn appearance, cutting height ABOVE
W 2 " IS NOT RECOMMENDED except where grass is up­
right and dense.
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
ALWAYS REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS------- NEVER MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS
WITH ENGINE RUNNING.
Check your mower frequently to make sure all parts
are operating smoothly. Your mower left the factory
properly adjusted and properly lubricated to assure
you of a smooth clean cutting job. Keep it clean. The
mower should be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated at
the start of each mowing season for better operation
and longer service life.
DO NOT use water to clean the mower—use a broom
or brush to remove grass and dirt. When storing mow­
er for any length of time, follow storage instructions in
engine instruction booklet.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING CUTTER BAR
CLEARANCE
When properly set, the cutter bar should almost contact
the reel blades. Only on very fine grass should the reel
blades touch the cutter bar, and then very lightly so
that only a slight scraping noise is heard.
It's easy to check proper cutter bar clearance — just
place a piece of newspaper about 2" wide and 6"
long, between reel blades and cutter bar — See Step
2. Correct cutter bar clearance should pinch but not
cut, the paper at both ends and the middle of the
cutter bar. If it doesn't adjust as follows;
CUTTER BAR ADJUSTMENT
(Fig. 4) Cutter Bar bolts (2 & 3) are tapered and extend
beyond the side plate slightly. When t h e s e tapered
bolts are tight any end play or looseness is eliminated.
Be sure these bolts are tight before m a k i n g adjust­
ments.
TO TIGHTEN CUTTER BAR
Turn hex adjusting nut counterclockwise.
TO LOOSEN CUTTER BAR
Turn hex adjusting nut clockwise.
REEL AND CUTTER BAR PAPER TEST
1. Insert strip of newspaper between cutter bar and
reel blades.
2. Torn r e e l slowly backwards. If the paper is held
snugly by each blade then adjustment is correct.
3. Adjust cutter bar so that reel blades pinch paper
without cutting it.
SERVICE
1. Sharpening is required w h e n the mower will not
cut satisfactorily without the reel blades wiping on
the cutter bar.
SEE PAGE 12 ON HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE AND
REPLACEMENT PARTS.
NOTE:
When cutter bar is removed for sharpening, left hand
pivot bolt (Item 2 fig. 5) must be turned counter clock­
wise to be removed. Right hand pivot bolt on r i g h t
hand side of mower must be turned clock-wise.