Manual

DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTI AENT
The drive clutch control adjustment wheel is located in the drive clutch control handle housing and is used to
tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will have o adjust the drive clutch control if any of the following happens:
• The mower does not propel itself with th ._drive clutch engaged.
• The mower's drive wheels hesitate with he drive clutch engaged.
To resolve the above problems, rotate the adj_tstment wheel with your fingers. Clockwise to tighten the cable and
counter-clockwise to loosen the cable. See Fig Jre 12.
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Adjustment
Wheel \
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Figure 12
Note: For some people the drive clutch hand e may not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the handle
out by tightening the adjustment wheel.
Follow engine manual for lubrication instructior s.
SHIFT LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMEN1
Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift cabl ._may be required due to normal wear on the cable. Adjustment is
needed if all six speeds do not work.
The adjustable cable bracket is located on the left side of the mower, beside the engine. Follow steps 1 through
7 to adjust the shift lever.
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Speed C,}ntrol
Lever
Step 1. Start engine.
Step 2, Place speed control in the sixth sp.=ed
position.
Step 3. Stop engine.
Step 4. Disconnect spark plug wire and gr,)und it.
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Adjustable Cable Bracket
Hex Nut (A)
Step 5. Loosen hex nut (A) which secures the
adjustable cable bracket.
Step 6, Push back on the adjustable cable bracket.
Step 7. Tighten hex nut (A).
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