SERVICE
Transmission Cable Adjustment—SP6213
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before removing belt shield:
•Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
•Prevent burns by allowing engine to cool.
•Disconnect spark plug wire.
•Wear protective gloves when service is performed within the mower blade area.
•DO NOT operate mower without belt shield.
1.Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire.
B
C
A
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2. Remove hardware (A) and belt shield (B).
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Wear protective eye wear when removing belt from drive sheave. Tension spring may come loose.
NOTE: Transmission cable adjustment can be performed without removing belt and pulley. The belt and pulley have been removed for clarity of pictures.
C
D
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3. Remove control cables (C) from belt shield notch (D).
F 
E
G
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4.Push drive sheave (E) forward to relieve spring tension on belt and remove drive belt (F).
5.Remove
H
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6.Measure the clutch spring length (H) in the relaxed position. Record this value.
I 
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7.Engage the transmission bail (at handle bar) and measure the spring length in the extended position (I).
The spring extension length (the difference between A and B measurements) must be 10 mm (0.390 in.).
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