Use and Care Manual

Operation
Cutting Height Adjustment
(Fig. 5 & Fig. 6)
1. The cutting height of the 16" (40.6 cm) reel mower
can be adjusted from 0.88"-1.88" (2.4 cm-4.8 cm )
with 4 positions for adjustment height, using the roller
assembly.
2. For the highest cutting position, place the adjustment
knobs through the top hole which is on the side frame.
(Position A) (Fig. 5)
3. For the lowest cutting position, place the adjustment
knobs through the bottom hole which is on the side
frame. (Position B) (Fig. 5)
4. Other cutting heights are achieved by moving the
adjustment knobs to any stop between the highest and
lowest positons.
5. To adjust height of cut, pull knob out and rotate to
desired setting. (Fig. 6)
Align Cutting Path Indication Arrow With
Previously Cut Path (Fig. 7)
NOTE: The width of the real mower actual cut is indicated
below. Do not use wheels as a reference point for grass cut line.
Checking the Adjustment (Fig. 8)
1. Turn mower upside down.
2. Insert a piece of paper between cutter bar and reel
blades, and slowly turn wheel by hand.
3. All blades should slice the paper evenly, along the
entire length of the cutter bar while the reel turns
smoothly.
4. If mower has an intermittent cut, adjustment should be
made to the appropriate side of blades to attain proper
cutting action.
m WARNING: Do not overtighten adjustment screw as
this could damage cutter bar. Both screws must be tight on
nal adjustment.
Fig. 6
4
Fig. 7
Fig. 5
Highest cutting position
Position A
Position B
Lowest
cutting
position
Height adjustment knob
16 inches
Adjustment
screws
Paper
Fig. 8