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Drive Control Adjustment
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Remove starter insert. Disconnect spark plug wire and
secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all com-
ponents to cool.
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The wheel drive control lever (A, Figure 18) should
engage the transmission when the lever is squeezed
back toward the handlebar, and should disengage the
transmission when the lever is released.
Figure 18: Drive control
A
If the transmission does not engage or disengage,
adjustment may be performed as follows:
• Ifthetransmissiondoesnotengage,increasedrive
cable tension by loosening the jam nut (C, Figure
19) and rotating the turnbuckle (A) counter-clock-
wise one-half turn to move the ferrules (B) out from
the turnbuckle. Tighten the jam nut against the
turnbuckle. Check and repeat as needed.
• Ifthetransmissiondoesnotdisengage,decrease
drive cable tension* by loosening the jam nut and
rotating the turnbuckle one-half turn clockwise to
move the ferrules in toward the turnbuckle. Tighten
the jam nut against the turnbuckle. Check and
repeat as needed.
NOTE: Some models do not feature a jam nut.
Figure 19: Adjusting the drive cable
A
B
C
Caution: Incorrect adjustment can cause premature
wear and/or damage to the wheel drive components.
Maintenance
Not for
Reproduction