MAINTENANCE
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST
THE BLADE ENGAGEMENT CONTROL
engagement control must operate correctly
WARNING: To prevent an injury, the blade
1Stop the engine Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
2 Before you adjust the blade engagement control lever check
and tevet the mower housing See "How To Level The Mower Housing"
3 Set the height of the mower housing in the lowest position
4 Move the blade engagement control to the DISENGAGE position
5Check the blade engagement control lever Before the blade
engagement control engages there must be 1/8" to 3/8"
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7Connect the clevis to the pivot rod and bracket assembly.
Move the blade engagement control to the DISENGAGE
position Check the free movement of the blade engagement control
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8Check the operation of the blade brake Rotate the pulley with your hand Make sure that the blade brake pad presses tightly against the pulley
9Move the blade engagement control to the ENGAGE position Check the blade brake pad tf the blade brake pad is excessively worn or damaged replace the blade brake pad
assembly Correct replacement paris and assistance are available from an authorized service center
10 Connect the wire to the spark plug Mow for a short distance and again check the operation of the blade engagement control
1 1 When you move the blade engagement control to the
DISENGAGE position all movement will stop within five
seconds if the adjustment is correct If all movement does
not stop again adjust the blade engagement control beginning with the first step If you need assistance take the unit to an authorized service center,
12 If you replace the mower drive belt adjust the blade
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