Manual

Maintenance(Continued)
Adjustingthe DriveCable
(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)
WARNING:Beforeyou adjustthe drive cable,
release theengine stoplever and wait for the
engineto stop.
If the drive system does not engageand disengagecorrectly,
check the handlefor correct assembly. Make sure that all
parts are in good condition, not broken or bent, and that all
fasteners are tight.
Worn parts and cable stretch will change the performance of
the drive system. When you mow in high or thick grass or
on hills, the drive system can slip. If the drive system is
slipping, adjust as follows or take the mower to an
authorized service center.
IMPORTANT:Before you start the engine, operate the engine
stop lever severaltimes. Make sure the enginestop cable
moves freely.
Note: Theengine design doesnot include a throttle control
or an enginespeed adjustment. Theengine is set at the best
speed for cutting grass, bagging grass, and for extended
enginelife.
1. If the drive system is slipping, loosenthe jam nut (B,
Figure 21) on the adjustment turnbuckle (A), and rotate
the ferrule (C) one-half turn in the direction shown. Test
the drive system and check for slippage.
2. If the drive system still slips, adjust again.Again, test
the drive system.
3. Repeatthe adjustment and test until the drive system
does not slip.
4. Beforeyou begin to mow, make sure the drive system
will correctly disengageand that the mower will stop. If
the drive system will not disengage,take the mower to
an authorized service center beforeyou operate the
mower.
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Figure 21. Adjusting the drive cable
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