MTD ZYJ-192A - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MAKING MOWER ADJUSTMENTS.
ADJUSTMENTS
TO CHANGE WHEELS FROM
HIGH TO LOW CUT
1. Loosen axle nuts on inside of end plates and move
axle up to desired position (Fig. 2). Be sure both
wheels are located in same relative position and
tighten axle nuts securely. IMPORTANT axle nut
shoulders must be properly seated in notches.
TO ADJUST ROLLER
Loosen roller bracket nuts and move roller up or down
to attain desired height of cut and level chassis.
TO TIGHTEN CUTTER BAR
ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen lower adjusting nut (A) and tighten upper
adjusting nut (B) until reel contacts cutter bar
lightly (Fig. 3). Adjustment may also be determined
by inserting strip of newspaper between reel and
cutting bar. Reel should cut the paper when turned
backwards slowly. Tighten nuts (A) and (B) securely.
2. IMPORTANT Cutter bar pivot bolts (C) must be
tight offer adjustment. Right hand pivot bolt on
right hand side of mower must be turned counter ■
clockwise, left hand pivot bolt must be turned
clockwise to tighten.
TO ADJUST CHAIN DRIVE
1. Set hand control lever in "DRIVE" position.
2. Loosen 4 engine mount bolts and puli engine back.
3. Loosen 4 control assembly bolts,
4. Pull the control assembly back to tighten chain.
Allow Is inch slack in chain. Tighten 4 control
bolts. Leave spacer plate nut loose.
TO TIGHTEN DRIVE BELT
1. Loosen engine mounting bolts, place control lever
in drive position, and move engine forward
until approximately
Vs" clearance Is attained be­
tween belt guard bracket and mower deck as
shov/n, RetIghten engine bolts securely.
LyBRICATiON
1. Seals on all bearings hold dirt out and grease in.
Your mower left the factory properly lubricated at
these points and no further offenfion is required
until mower is sharpened.
2. Lubricc te roller and Jackshaft periodically os reqcl.
belt guard bracket