Briggs & Stratton 131F manual Adjust the Shift Lever, Check and Adjust the Clutch

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Maintenance

13.When you move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position, all movement will stop within five seconds. If there is movement of the belt or the blade(s) continue to rotate, engage and dis- engage the blade rotation control five minutes to remove any excess rubber from a new mower drive belt. If you need assistance, take the unit to an authorized service center.

14.If you replace the mower drive belt, move the blade drive spring to the top hole (see Figure 24).

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Figure 25

Adjust the Shift Lever

If the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever does not match neutral on the gearbox, adjust the shift lever as follows.

1.Stop the engine.

2.Disconnect the adjuster nut (2) from the shifter bracket (3) (see Figure 26).

3.Make sure the shift lever (4) is in the NEUTRAL position (see Figure 13).

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Figure 26

4.Push the unit forward. Make sure the gearbox is in neutral.

5.To align the adjuster nut (2) with the hole in the shifter bracket (3), turn the adjuster nut (2).

6.Connect the adjuster nut to the shifter bracket.

7.Make sure the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever matches neutral on the gearbox.

Check and Adjust the Clutch

If the motion drive belt is loose, the clutch will slip when; going up a hill, pulling a heavy load, or the unit will not move forward. Adjust the clutch as follows.

WARNING

Before you make an inspection, 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.Check the routing of the motion drive belt. Make sure the belt is installed correctly and is inside all the belt guides.

2.Remove the cotter pin (1), washer (2), and brake spring (3) from the adjustable nut (4) (see Figure 27).

 

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Figure 27

3.Disconnect the adjustable nut from the brake lever assembly (5) and the parking brake latch (6).

4.Align the hole in the brake lever with the hole in the frame. Hold the brake lever in place with a 6 mm pin or bolt (7).

5.Pull the clutch rod forward until tight. Turn the adjustable nut until the nut will fit through the hole in the brake lever.

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Contents 13/30 Page Tabl e of Contents International Pictorials Safety Warning Pictorials Operation PictorialsCE Identification Tag Markings Identification NumbersLimited Warranty Responsibility of the Owner Owner’s InformationKnow Your Product Operation Safe Operation PracticesFor Ride-On Riding Rotary Mower Ma- chines Training PreparationMaintenance and Storage Assemble the Steering Wheel AssemblyInstall the Front Wheels Install the SeatMount the Grass Bag Assembl e the Grass BagAssemble the Rear Deflector Maintenance Free BatteryCheck the Tires Charge the BatteryInstall the Battery Cabl es Check the L evel of the Mower HousingUse the Blade Rotation Control OperationLocation of Controls Use the Throttle ControlStop the Unit Operate with the Mower HousingUse the Parking Brake Change the Cutting HeightEmpty the Grass Bagger Clear the Connector Tube and the Extension TubeOperate on Hills Use the Grass BaggerStart the Engine Before Starting the EngineMowing and Bagging Tips Frequency Maintenance Required Comments Maintenance ChartGeneral Recommendations Remove and Install the Connector TubeInspect the Blade Remove and Install the BladeAdjust the Blade Rotation Control MaintenanceCheck and Adjust the Clutch Adjust the Shift LeverRemove the Battery Check and Adjust the Drive BrakeWhere to Lubricate Level the Mower HousingReplace the Motion Drive Belt Check the TiresReplace the Mower Drive Belt Remove the Mower HousingStorage over 30 days Replace the FuseOrder Replacement Parts Troubl eshooting Chart Hot engine causes a decrease in power When the clutch/brake pedal is released, belt Page Page
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