Handle Height; Cutting Deck Removal - Craftsman CX Serie Manual Del Operador

Adjustments
Shut the engine off and remove the ignition key before making
adjustments.

Handle Height

The upper handle is secured to two support bars that can be adjusted to raise or
lower the handle height. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. Remove the upper star knob and carriage screw on the right side of the
handle and the left side of the handle. See Figure 24.
2. Pivot the handle forward or rearward to align one of the three holes on each
support bar with the holes on the handle.
3. Reinstall the upper star knob and carriage screw on the right side of
the handle and the left side of the handle when a comfortable height is
achieved
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Blade Timing Belt
The cutting deck spindles are driven by a timing (cogged) belt, assuring that the
deck blades are always perpendicular to each other. At least once a season, or after
striking any foreign object, check the timing belt as follows:
1. Remove the belt cover by removing the three screws and washers which
secure it to the frame. See Figure 25.
Do not operate mower without the belt cover installed. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage.
2. The top of each spindle pulley is marked with an arrow. See Figure 26. The
arrows should be perpendicular (at a 90˚ angle) to each other.
3. If the arrows on the surface of each spindle pulley are not perpendicular (at
a 90˚ angle) to each other, see your Sears or other qualified service dealer to
have the timing belt reset.
Do not operate the machine without the deck's timing belt properly set.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property
damage.

Cutting Deck Removal

Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage blades, stop
engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the belt cover by removing the three screws and washers which
secure it to the frame. See Figure 25.
Do not operate mower without the belt cover installed. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage.
2. Place the deck height lever in its highest position.
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Figure 24
Figure 25
Figure 26