Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug.
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 4.7. If spring is broken, replace with new spring.
USE
NEEDLE
NOSE
PLIERS TO
INSTALL
DRIVE
SPRING
DRIVE
SPRING
FIGURE 4.7
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 shift rod in the sixth speed position. See Figure 4.8.
MOVE GROUND | REYCLING MODEL SHOWN | |
SPEED CONTROL TO | ||
(ROPE START MOUNTED ON | ||
SIX SPEED POSITION | ||
RIGHT SIDE OF HANDLE) | ||
|
SIXTH SPEED
POSITION
SIXTH
FIRST FIRST
SPEED
FIGURE 4.8
2.Remove driven disc spring from driven disc assembly. Loosen connector hex nut. See Figure 4.9.
DRIVEN DISC
ASSEMBLY
DRIVE
DISC
DRIVEN DISC
SPRING
TRANSFER
ROD
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR
HEX NUT
FIGURE 4.9
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