Maintenance
! | WARNING | ! | Drive Spring Repair/Replacement |
If the drive spring (A, Figure 24) is loose, reconnect. If the | |||
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service | spring is broken, replace with a new spring. | ||
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. |
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Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark | Note: Use a pair of needle nose pliers to install the drive | ||
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious |
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burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. |
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| IMPORTANT: If the drive system continues slipping, refer to |
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Driven and Drive Disc Service |
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If the mower does not propel itself properly, check for the following problems:
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| Fig re 24: Replacing the drive spring |
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Figure 23: Wheel drive components |
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1. | Grease on the drive disc (A, Figure 23) causing sli | age. | drive is still slipping, adjust the driven disc as follows: | |
1. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 25) into the | ||||
2. | Broken or disconnected drive spring (B). |
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3. | Driven disc (C) is out of adjustment. |
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4. | Driven disc rubber is worn - does not contact drive disc |
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5. | Worn |
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If any of the above (1 thru 5) are causing problems, service |
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Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc |
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If oil or grease on the drive disc or driven disc is causing |
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slippage, clean the discs as follows: |
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1. | Wipe away any oil or grease with a clean cloth. |
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2. | Use either an approved grease solvent or hot, soapy |
| Figure 25: The ground speed control | |
| water to clean drive disc or driven disc. |
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3.Rinse components with clean water.
4.Dry components with a clean cloth.
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