How to Remove the Wheel Adjuster Bearing From a Self-Propelled Mower

If you want to cut the lawn very short, or leave some length shortly after seeding, the wheel-height adjuster on each wheel of a self-propelled push lawn mower can be adjusted to the needed height. The wheel adjuster, which is moved by hand, moves back and forth due to a small bearing inside the lever mechanism. If the bearing gets corroded or rusted, the height adjuster can stick. If this happens, the old bearing should be removed and a new one installed.

Things You'll Need

• Pliers
• Open end wrench
• Flathead screwdriver

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn the mower off and make sure it is cool before working on it.

   • 2

     Use pliers to remove the small cotter pin at the center of the mower wheel nut.

   • 3

     Pull the wheel off the front axle to access the height adjuster.

   • 4

     Use an open-end wrench to remove the bolt holding the adjuster together.

   • 5

     Pry the flat cover off with a flat-head screwdriver and then remove the small round bearing by hand.