5.2.11Shifter detent adjustment - Transmission shifter detent can be adjusted by adjusting the setscrew on the back side of transmission located just behind the neutralstart switch. Turn setscrew in (clockwise) to hold the transmission shifter more positively in each gear and to increase the force on the lever required to shift gears.
Turn setscrew out (counterclockwise) to decrease force on lever required to shift gears. Factory setting is to turn setscrew all the way in then back out
IMPORTANT: Screwing setscrew in too far will prevent the transmission from shifting.
5.2.12Blade safety switch.
a)Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b)With the blades disengaged and the bellcrank touching the engine deck, adjust the blade safety switch (if needed) until the bellcrank depresses the plunger by 1/4".
c)Be sure the bellcrank does not contact the switch body to prevent damage to the switch.
d)Retighten switch mounting hardware.
5.2.13Handle height adjustment. See Section 3.8.
IMPORTANT: When the handle height adjustment is changed, it will be necessary to readjust the wheel drive and brake linkage (See Sections 3.8.5 and 3.8.6).
5.2.14Wheel drive spring tension adjustment.
It may be necessary to increase wheel drive belt tension under certain operating conditions such as, wet grass, hilly terrain, or while pulling a sulky.
a)Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b)Disengage neutral lock/park brake latches and release drive levers to lower spring force.
c)Remove the
Position A - Normal Conditions
Position B - More Severe
Position C - Most Severe
NOTE: Lever force is lowest with bolt assembly in Position A and will increase in Positions B and C (See Figure 21).
FIG. 21
DRIVE BELT TENSION
ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS
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