Maintenance

Driven and Drive Disc Service

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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.

Drive Spring Repair/Replacement

If the drive spring (A, Figure 24) is loose, reconnect. If the spring is broken, replace with a new spring.

NOTE: Use a pair of needle nose pliers to install the drive spring.

IMPORTANT: If the drive system continues slipping, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

If the mower does not propel itself properly, check for the following problems:

1.Grease on the drive disc (A, Figure 23) causing slippage.

2.Broken or disconnected drive spring (B).

3.Driven disc (C) is out of adjustment.

4.Driven disc rubber is worn - does not contact drive

disc properly.

 

 

A

 

5. Worn Poly-V belt (D) or engine drive belt (E).

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

 

 

C

D

for

 

B

 

Not

 

 

 

 

Fig re 24: Replacing the drive spring

 

E

A

Driven Disc Adjustment

 

If the drive disc and driven disc are clean and the

 

 

 

 

 

mower drive is still slipping, adjust the driven disc as

 

 

 

 

follows:

 

 

 

 

 

1. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 25) into

 

 

 

 

the ‘fast’ position.

 

Figure 23: Wheel drive components

 

 

C

If any of the above (1 thru 5) are causing problems,

 

 

service as follows:

 

 

 

 

Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc

 

 

 

If oil or grease on the drive disc or driven disc is caus-

 

 

ing slippage, clean the discs as follows:

 

 

 

1. Wipe away any oil or grease with a clean cloth.

 

 

2. Use either an approved grease solvent or hot,

Figure 25: The ground speed control

 

soapy water to clean drive disc or driven disc.

 

3.Rinse components with clean water.

4.Dry components with a clean cloth.

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