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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 
 
WARNING 
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP 
the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug 
wire(s) from the spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) 
away from plug(s). Never use a cutting blade that 
shows signs of excessive wear or damage on the 
YARD CRUISER. Refer to Figure 4.14. 
 
4.3.10.  WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT  
Adjust the wheel brake if wheels turn when parking 
brake is engaged. Adjust the wheel brake by turning 
wheel brake adjusting nut clockwise to increase 
braking action or counter clockwise to decrease 
braking action. See Figure 4.14. 
 
 
 
 
FIGURE 4.14 
 
4.4  MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT 
4.4.1.  BLADE WEAR LIMITS 
1.  
Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear 
or damage. See Figure 4.15. 
 
 
 
FIGURE 4.15 
 
4.4.2. BLADE 
SHARPENING 
1.  Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut 
off valve (If equipped) to the “CLOSED” 
position. Start engine and allow it to run until 
engine runs out of fuel. Close vent on fuel filler 
cap. See Figure 2.3, Page 6. 
2.  Remove key from ignition switch. 
3.  Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from 
spark plug(s). 
4.  Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear bumper. 
5.  Remove blade(s).  See Figure 4.15. 
6.  Inspect condition of blade.  Refer to Figure 4.14. 
7.  If blade is in good condition, sharpen at 22 to 28 
degrees. DO NOT sharpen beyond existing cutting 
edge.  See Figure 4.17. 
8. 
Check blade balance after sharpening. If 
necessary, correct blade balance by grinding the heavy 
end of blade. 
9. Reinstall blade. See Figure 4.16. Torque blade 
mounting bolts to recommended range of: 
33” Deck - 30 to 40 ft. lbs.  
38” Deck - 80 to 90 ft. lbs.  
 
FIGURE 4.16 
 
FIGURE 4.17 
UNDERSIDE VIEW OF MACHINE 
ADJUST 
COUNTER- 
CLOCKWISE TO 
DECREASE 
BRAKE 
ADJUST 
CLOCKWISE 
TO INCREASE 
BRAKE 
WHEEL BRAKE 
ROD 
ELECTRIC 
CLUTCH 
NEW BLADE 
WEAR LIMIT 
(NOTCH STARTS) 
DANGEROUS CONDITION! 
DO NOT USE ON MOWER! 
REPLACE WITH NEW BLADE. 
33” DECK 
38” DECK 
DO NOT SHARPEN 
BEYOND ORIGINAL 
CUTTING EDGE 
BLADE TIP 
ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE 
22º TO 28º