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SERVICE
8. To adjust spring extension, use an 8 mm wrench, loosen
(do not remove) the cable mount bracket capscrews (J).
NOTE: For transmission clutch to operate properly,
there must be a certain amount of spring pressure
engaging the cones or the transmission will slip and
NOT drive the wheels.
9. Slidebracket(K)therequireddistancetoobtainthe10
mm (0.390 in.) spring extension length (difference between
thelengthoftherelaxedspringandthelengthofthe
extended spring). Tighten capscrews.
10.Repeat steps 6 and 7 to verify the 10 mm (0.390 in.)
spring extension length.
11.Install drive sheave and E-clip.
12.Check that drive belt is installed on engine sheave.
13.Install transmission drive belt.
14.Install cables through notch in cover.
15.Install cover and secure with two bolts and two bolts and
nuts. Make sure shield is installed with cover.
16.Start engine and verify the transmission is operating
properly.
NOTE: Make sure the transmission immediately
disengages when the bail is released.
17.If transmission does not disengage when bail is
released, reduce spring extension length, and verify
transmission is operating properly.
Lubricate Drive Shaft Hub Bushings
1. Remove hardware (A) and belt shield (B).
2. Remove control cable (C) from belt shield notch (D).
3. Tilt mower slightly to one side. Lubricate driveshaft hub
bushing (E) with a few drops of light weight motor oil.
Repeat procedure for other side.
4. Slide control cables (C) into belt shield notch (D).
5. Install belt shield.
Lubricate Mower Axles
1. Tip mower to one side to elevate mower wheels slightly
off the ground. Use a wood block to keep side of mower in a
M96827
J
M96827
K
M96556
A
B
C
M93055
D
C
M93048
E