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of 22 to 28 degrees (B, Figure 21). DO NOT | D |
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sharpen the blade beyond the original cutting edge |
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Figu e 22: Wheel drive co trol adjustment
Figure 21: Sharpening the mower blade
5. | Check blade for balance. If necessary, correct bal- | 2. | To adjust, unh | k the upper spring (D) from the | |
| cable eye and | tate the spring in the direction | |||
6. | ance by grinding heavy end of blade. | the correct | 3. | required o ex end or shorten the spring length. | |
Reinstall blade (B, Figure 20). | Rehook the upper spring to the cable eye and | ||||
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| che k learance. Repeat the procedure if required. | |
(A)Blade hub
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| (B) Blade | Reproduction | |||
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| NOTE: The vinyl spring cover (B) should be kept over | |
| (C) Blade flange (facing up) |
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| the spring at all times except for adjustments. | |
| (D) Cone washer (concave side up) |
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| (E) Capscrew |
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7. Check torque of blade retaining cap screw. |
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Recommended torque should be 40 | ing at the cable holdings located on the side of | ||||
Wheel Drive Control |
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| the right handle. The upper clip should be located | |
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| 4” above the lower knob. The cable should slide | ||
Adjustment |
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| 2” below the upper knob; the lower clip should be | |
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| freely with the clips installed at these locations. | ||
! | WARNING | ! |
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DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
1.The wheel drive control is properly adjusted when there is 1/16” to 1/8” clearance (G, Figure 22) between the inside of the spring hook (E) and the inside of the clutch cable eye (C) with the wheel drive control released.
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