turn setscrew all the way in then back out 1-1/2 turns.

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 5/16-18 whizlock nut securing the adjustment bolt to the drive wheel shield. Locate bolt assembly in the desired position as follows:

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 19).

FIG. 19

DRIVE BELT TENSION

ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS

5.2.15Adjust throttle lever tension (B&S Engines only). a)Stop engine.

b)Tension in throttle levers can be increased or decreased by adjusting the tightness of the lever pivot bolt which is located under the console.

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Exmark Lazer Z manual Wheel drive spring tension adjustment, Drive Belt Tension Adjustment Positions

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