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SERVICE
Transmission Cable Adjustment—SP6213
1. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Remove hardware (A) and belt shield (B).
NOTE: Transmission cable adjustment can be
performed without removing belt and pulley. The belt
and pulley have been removed for clarity of pictures.
3. Remove control cables (C) from belt shield notch (D).
4. Push drive sheave (E) forward to relieve spring tension
on belt and remove drive belt (F).
5. Remove E-clip (G) and drive sheave.
6. Measure the clutch spring length (H) in the relaxed
position. Record this value.
7. Engage the transmission bail (at handle bar) and
measure the spring length in the extended position (I).
The spring extension length (the difference between A and
B measurements) must be 10 mm (0.390 in.).
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Before removing belt
shield:
• Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
• Prevent burns by allowing engine to cool.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
• Wear protective gloves when service is
performed within the mower blade area.
• DO NOT operate mower without belt shield.
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Wear protective eye
wear when removing belt from drive sheave.
Tension spring may come loose.
M96556
A
B
C
M93055
D
C
MX1577
F
E
G
M96828
H
M96831
I