Steele Products SP-PM200M - Manual (Page 3)

ASSEMBLY OPERATION A
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TACHING THE HANDLE
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O THE MOWER BASE
Front Mower
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NOTE: It may be necessary to use the pliers in order to grip the C-clips properly and to apply the required pressure.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS
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1. After assembling the handle, line up the holes at the lower end of each handle arm with the short posts that extend out from the side plates of the mower base. 2. Insert the posts into the holes at the end of the handle arms, and then snap the C-clips (1) onto the slotted posts (2) on both sides, in order to prevent the handle from coming off. 1.The cutting height of the 20” (50.8 cm) Reel Mower can be adjusted from 1 3/4 to 2 3/4” (4.5 to 7 cm) by moving the height adjusment levers (1) to the desired position. The height adjusment levers are located next to the smaller wheels. 2. In order to set the mower to its lowest cutting position, pull the height adjustment levers (1) on both sides to their highest positions. 3. In order to set the mower to its highest cutting position, move the adjustment levers (1) on both sides to their lowest positions. Note: The two height adjustors MUST be set to the same position (height). 4. The mower can be set to other cutting heights by moving the adjustors to any position within their range.
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ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING THE MOWER BLADE
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WARNING
Do not over-tighten the cutting bar, because doing so could damage the cutting bar and the blades. NOTE: The blades were pre-adjusted prior to leaving the factory, but it is recommended that the adjustment be verified prior to the first use. • Vibrations during shipping can cause misalignment, which often causes the blades to become too loose or too tight. This will result in a rough, uneven cut, or the mower will be hard to push.
1. Each end of the cutting bar can be adjusted separately. 2. The cutting bar blade, which is located under the reel, is able to pivot. The two adjustment nuts (2) located at the back of the mower move the cutting bar away from the blades when they are turned counter-clockwise, and closer to the blades when they are turned clockwise. 3. The upper locking nut (1) that is located between the front and rear radial wheels must be loosened before the cutting bar can be adjusted.
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