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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP
engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and
secure away from spark plug. Engine and
components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow
sufficient time for all components to cool.
4.3.1. Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc.
If oil or grease on the drive disc or driven disc is
causing slippage, clean discs as follows:
1. Wipe away any oil or grease with a clean cloth.
2. Use either an approved grease solvent or hot,
soapy water to clean drive disc or driven disc.
3. Rinse components with clean water.
4. Dry components with a clean cloth.
4.3.2. Drive Spring Repair/Replacement
If drive spring is loose, reconnect as shown in
Figure 4.6. If spring is broken, replace with new
spring.
IMPORTANT: If machine drive system continues
slipping see Trouble Shooting section.
FIGURE 4.6
4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT
If the drive disc and driven disc are clean and the
mower drive is still slipping, adjust the driven disc
as follows:
1. Place ground speed control in the number six
“FAST” speed position.
2. Remove driven disc spring from driven disc
assembly. Remove transfer rod connector nut and
remove ball joint/transfer rod from driven disc
assembly anchor point. See Figure 4.7.
FIGURE 4.7
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USE NEEDLE NOSE
PLIERS TO INSTALL
DRIVE SPRING
DRIVE
SPRING
DRIVEN DISC
ASSEMBLY
DRIVE
DISC
DRIVEN DISC
SPRING
BALL JOINT
TRANSFER ROD
CONNECTOR
NUT
ANCHOR
POINT