Owner manual

OPERATION
LOOSENING THE BLADES
The cutter bar must be moved away from the cutting reel.
1. Loosen both screws by an equal amount by turning them
counter-clockwise.
TIGHTENING THE BLADES
The cutter bar must be moved closer to the cutting reel.
1. Tighten the screws by an equal amount by turning them clockwise.
CHECKING THE ADJUSTMENTS
1. Turn mower upside-down.
2. Insert a piece of paper between the cutter bar and the reel blades,
and carefully turn the reel wheels by hand.
3. All of the blades should slice the paper evenly, along the entire length
of the cutter bar, while the reel turns smoothly.
4. If the mower produces an intermittent cut, the appropriate side of the
blades should be adjusted in order to achieve the proper cutting action.
GENERAL CARE
1. A minimal amount of care is required in order to ensure the smooth
operation of the mower.
2. In order to avoid damage to the mower or to the cutting blades, keep the area to be mowed free of any debris.
3. For best results, regularly apply oil or lubricant to the mower’s cutting surfaces, cutting reel axle shaft, and wheels.
WARNING: Clean any grinding compound or debris from the cutting bar
blade, reel blade, pinions, and pawls.
NOTE: Use a 10 MM socket or wrench to adjust the cutting bar. Use an industrial or valve lapping compound of between 100 and 240 grit on the
blades in order to ensure that all traces of compound are removed. Lubricate the axle and pinion with a light film of wheel bearing grease.
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WARRANTY
For ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, Steele Products will,
at its option, repair or replace for the original purchaser, free or charge,
any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty does not cover:
1.Any part which has become inoperative due to misuse, commercial use,
abuse, neglect, accident, improper mainte nance or alteration; or
2. The unit, if it has not been operated and/or maintained in
accordance with the owner's manual;or
3. Normal wear, except as noted below;
4.Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, blade sharpening;
5. Normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure.
Full One Hundred Twenty Days Warranty on Normal Wear Parts: Normal
wear parts are defined as blade adaptors, blades, grass bags and tires.
These parts are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days
from the date of retail purchase. How to Obtain Service: Warranty service is available, with proof of
purchase, through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If you
do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please call toll free
888-896-6881. The factory will not accept the return of a complete unit
unless prior written permission has been extended by Steele Products. Transportation Charges: Transportation charges for the movement of any
power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser. The purchaser must pay transportation charges for any part submitted for
replacement under this warranty unless such return is requested in writing by Steele Products.
Other Warranties: All other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability is limited in its duration to that set forth
in this express limited warranty. The provisions as set forth in this warranty
provide the sole and exclusive remedy of Steele Products obligations arising from the sale of its products.
Steele Products will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss
or damage.
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