halves together. Mount the screws or bolts in the opposing holes (Figure 31).
5.Check the alignment of all parts and tighten the screws, alternating from side to side for a uniform fit, until the wheel halves are drawn together (Figure 31).
6.Install the 2 bolts and 2 locknuts previously removed in the remaining holes in the wheel halves and tighten. Remove the 2 long screws or bolts and replace them with 2 bolts and 2 locknuts (Figure 31).
7.Install the wheel to the pivot arm with the bolts, a spacer, and a locknut. Ensure that the spacer is positioned between the wheel hub and the pivot arm (Figure 31).
Controls System
Maintenance
Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable
Whenever you install a new blade brake cable assembly or replace the belt, adjust the blade brake cable.
1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 12).
3.Remove the fuel tank from the tank bracket.
Note: You do not need to disconnect the fuel line from the fuel tank.
4.Reset the cable adjuster on the handle so that 1/4 inch (6 mm) of the threads show, then tighten the nut (Figure 32).
Figure 32
1. Adjuster | 3. 1/4 inch (6 mm) of threads |
2.Nut
5.Loosen the cable clamp screw until the brake cable conduit slides (Figure 33).
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