•Pull the lever out and away from the mower and then move it forward or backward to another slot. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help stop scalping.

Drive Clutch Control

The adjustment wheel is located in the drive clutch control handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will have to adjust the drive clutch control if any of the following happens:

1.The mower does not propel itself with the drive clutch engaged.

2.The mower’s drive wheels hesitate with the drive clutch engaged.

•To resolve the above problems, rotate the adjustment wheel with your fingers: clockwise to tighten the cable and counter-clockwise to loosen the cable. See Figure 12.

 

 

 

 

Bottom View

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

 

Upper

 

 

 

Handle

Wheel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shift Lever

Drive Clutch

Control

 

Figure 12

NOTE: For some people the drive clutch control may not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the handle out by tightening the adjustment wheel.

Shift Lever Cable

Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift cable may be necessary due to normal wear on the cable. Adjustment is needed if all six speeds do not work.

The adjustable cable bracket is located on the left side of the mower beside the engine. See Figure 13.

Adjustable Cable

Bracket

Hex Nut

PUSH

Figure 13

•Start engine and place shift lever in the sixth speed position. Refer to Figure 12.

•Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against engine.

•Loosen hex nut which secures the adjustable cable bracket. See Figure 13.

•Push back on the adjustable cable bracket and tighten hex nut.

Engine Adjustments

Refer to the engine manual for these adjustments.

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