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Figure 25
13. When you move the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position, all movement will stop
within five seconds. If there is movement of the belt
or the blade(s) continue to rotate, engage and dis-
engage the blade rotation control five minutes to
remove any excess rubber from a new mower
drive belt. If you need assistance, take the unit to
an authorized service center.
14. If you replace the mower drive belt, move the blade
drive spring to the top hole (see F
Figure 24
).
Adjust the Shift Lever
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 (2) from the shifter
bracket (3) (see F
Figure 26
).
3. Make sure the shift lever (4) is in the NEUTRAL
position (see F
Figure 13
).
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Figure 26
4. Push the unit forward. Make sure the gearbox is in
neutral.
5. To align the adjuster nut (2) with the hole in the
shifter bracket (3), turn the adjuster nut (2).
6. Connect the adjuster nut to the shifter bracket.
7. Make sure the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever
matches neutral on the gearbox.
Check and Adjust the Clutch
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.
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 (1), washer (2), and brake
spring (3) from the adjustable nut (4) (see F
Figure
27
).
WARNING
Before you make an inspection, adjustment, or
repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark
plug
. Remove the wire from t he spark plug to
prevent the engine from starting by accident.
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Figure 27
3. Disconnect the adjustable nut from the brake
lever assembly (5) and the parking brake latch (6).
4. Align the hole in the brake lever with the hole in the
frame. Hold the brake lever in place with a 6 mm
pin or bolt (7).
5. Pull the clutch rod forward until tight. Turn the
adjustable nut until the nut will fit through the hole
in the brake lever.
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