Husqvarna 961330018 To Replace Drive Belt See Fig, To Adjust Handle See Figs, Carburetor

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 15)

1.Place new drive belt in belt retainers of debris shield.

2.Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing.

3.Reinstall debris shield and blade.

4.Return mower to upright position.

5.Install new belt on gearcase pulley.

6.Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover.

NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life.

BELT RETAINERS

DRIVE

BELT

DEBRIS

SHIELD

FIG. 15

TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 16 and 17)

The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle.

1.Remove upper handle and all wire tie(s) securing cable(s) to lower handle.

2.Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin.

3.Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins.

4.Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle.

5.Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket.

6.Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle.

LOWER

HANDLE

ROTATE

FIG. 16

MOWING		MOWING
POSITION		POSITION
HAIRPIN
COTTER		HANDLE
MOUNTING		BRACKET
PIN	LOW POSITION	HIGH POSITION

FIG. 17

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission con- trol devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment.

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment.

IMPORTANT:NEVERTAMPERWITHTHEENGINEGOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO

13MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.