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4. Check the blade(s). Keep a sharp edge on the blade(s).
A blade that is not sharp will cause the tips of the grass
to become brown.
5. (Figure 9) Disconnect the
the blade control rod (A). Move the blade drive spring
(B) to the middle hole (D). This will increase the
tension on the mower drive belt.
6. Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short
distance and again check the quality of cut. If
necessary, move the blade drive spring (B) to the
bottom hole (E).
7. Again check the quality of cut. If the quality of cut has
not improved, replace the mower drive belt. See "How
To Replace The Mower Drive Belt". If the replacing the
belt does not correct the problem, take the unit to an
auth orized service centre.
8. Move the blade rotation control to the DIS ENGAGE
position. Stop the engine.
9. (Figure 10) Check the operation of the blade brake.
Rotate the pulleys with your hand. Make sure the brake
pads (A) are pressed tightly against the pulleys.
WARNING: If the brake pads (A) do not press tightly
against the pulleys, take the unit to an author ized
service centre.
10. (Figure 8) Move the blade rotation control to the
ENGAGE position (B).
11. (Figure 10) Check the pads for the
If the pads are excessively worn or damaged, replace
the brake pad assem blies. Correct replacement parts
and assist ance are available from an authorized service
centre.
12. Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short
distance and again check the operation of the blade
rotation control.
13. When you move the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position, all movement will stop within five
seconds. If there is move ment of the belt or the blades
continue to ro tate, engage and disengage the blade
rotation control five times to remove any ex cess rubber
from a new mower drive belt. If you need assistance,
take the unit to an authorized service centre.
14. (Figure 9) If you replace the mower drive belt, move the
blade drive spring (B) to the top hole (C).
blade drive spring (B) from
blade brake (G).
How To Check And Adjust The Motion Drive Belt (Figure 18
and Figure 21)
If the motion drive belt is loose, the belt will slip when; going
up a hill, pulling a heavy load, or the unit will not move
forward.
IMPORTANT: Always operate with the engine speed in the
FAST position. If the engine speed is in a slow or moderate
position, the engine and transmission can become too hot
and cause problems that are similar to a loose motion drive
belt.
WARNING: Before you make an in spection,
adjustment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the
wire to the spark plug. Remove the wire from the
spark plug to prevent the engine from starting by
accident.
1. (Figure 21) Check the routing of the
(F). Make sure the motion drive belt (F) is installed
correctly and is inside all the belt guides (G).
2. (Figure 18) Disconnect the
idler arm (B).
3. (Figure 21) Align the hole in the
the hole in the frame. Hold the brake lever (C) in place
with a 1/4 inch (6 mm) pin or bolt (D).
4. (Figure 18) Rotate the clutch link (A) until the
mounting hole (E) in the clutch link (A) is aligned with
the mounting hole (E) in the idler arm (B).
5. Connect the clutch link (A) to the idler arm (B).
6. (Figure 21) Remove the
7. If the belt still slips after the belt has been adjusted,
then the motion drive belt is worn or damaged and
must be replaced. See "How To Replace The Motion
Drive Belt".
motion drive belt
clutch link (A) from the
brake lever (C) with
1/4 inch (6mm) pin or bolt (D).
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