Exmark 4500-501 Rev A Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Maintenance
as shown. (Due to the way the rotor and
armature faces wear (peaks and valleys) it is
sometimes difcult to measure the true gap.)
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1. Feeler gauge
Figure 30
1. Feeler gauge
• If the gap is less than 0.010 inch, then
reinstall the shim and reference the
Troubleshooting section.
• If the gap is sufcient, proceed to the
safety check in step F.
F. Perform the following safety check:
a. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
b. Make sure the blades Do Not engage
with the PTO switch “off ” and the clutch
disengaged.
If the clutch does not disengage,
reinstall the shim and reference the
Troubleshooting section.
c. Engage and disengage the PTO switch
ten consecutive times to ensure the clutch
is functioning properly. If the clutch
does not engage properly, reference the
Troubleshooting section.
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