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4. Check the blade(s). Keep a sharp edge on the blade(s).
A blade that is not sharp will cause the tips of the grass
to become brown.
5. (Figure 9) Disconnect the
the blade control rod (A). Move the blade drive spring
(B) to the middle hole (D). This will increase the ten-
sion on the mower drive belt.
6. Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short
distance and again check the quality of cut. If
necessary, move the blade drive spring (B) to the
bottom hole (E).
7. Again check the quality of cut. If the quality of cut has
not improved, replace the mower drive belt. See "How
To Replace The Mower Drive Belt". If the replacing the
belt does not correct the problem, take the unit to an
auth orized service centre.
8. Move the blade rotation control to the DIS ENGAGE
position. Stop the engine.
9. (Figure 10) Check the operation of the blade brake.
Rotate the pulleys with your hand. Make sure the brake
pads (A) are pressed tightly against the pulleys.
WARNING: If the brake pads (A) do not press tightly
against the pulleys, take the unit to an author ized
service centre.
10. (Figure 8) Move the blade rotation control to the
ENGAGE position (B).
11. (Figure 10) Check the pads for the
If the pads are excessively worn or damaged, replace
the brake pad assem blies. Correct replacement parts
and assist ance are available from an authorized service
centre.
12. Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short
distance and again check the operation of the blade
rotation control.
13. When you move the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position, all movement will stop within five
seconds. If there is move ment of the belt or the blades
continue to ro tate, engage and disengage the blade
rotation control five times to remove any ex cess rubber
from a new mower drive belt. If you need assistance,
take the unit to an authorized service centre.
14. (Figure 9) If you replace the mower drive belt, move the
blade drive spring (B) to the top hole (C).
blade drive spring (B) from
blade brake (G).
How To Adjust The Shift Lever (Figure 18)
If the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever does not match
neutral on the gearbox, adjust the shift lever as follows.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the adjuster nut (B) from the shifter
bracket (C).
3. Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
4. Push the unit forward. Make sure the gear box is in
neutral.
5. To align the adjuster nut (B) with the hole in the shifter
bracket (C), turn the adjuster nut (B).
6. Connect the adjuster nut (B) to the shifter bracket (C).
7. Make sure the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever
matches neutral on the gearbox.
How To Check And Adjust The Clutch (Figure 11)
If the motion drive belt is loose, the clutch will slip when;
going up a hill, pulling a heavy load, or the unit will not move
forward. Adjust the clutch as follows.
WARNING: Before you make an in spection,
adjustment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the
wire to the spark plug. Remove the wire from the
spark plug to prevent the engine from starting by
accident.
1. Check the routing of the motion drive belt. Make sure
the belt is installed correctly and is inside all the belt
guides.
2. Remove the cotter pin (A), washer (B), and brake
spring (C) from the adjustable nut (D).
3. Disconnect the adjustable nut (D) from the brake lever
assembly (E) and the parking brake latch (F).
4. Align the hole in the brake lever (E) with the hole in the
frame. Hold the brake lever (E) in place with a 6 mm
pin or bolt (G).
5. Pull the clutch rod forward until tight. Turn the
adjustable nut (D) until the nut will fit through the hole
in the brake lever (E).
6. Assemble the adjustable nut (D) to the parking brake
latch (F), brake lever (E) and brake spring (C). Fasten
with the washer (B) and cotter pin (A).
7. Remove the 6 mm pin or bolt (G).
8. If the belt still slips after the clutch has been adjusted,
then the motion drive belt is worn or damaged and
must be replaced. See "How To Replace The Motion
Drive Belt".
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