Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
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If the mower blade does not stop running when the blade |
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clutch lever is in the DISENGAGED position, does not |
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run at full speed, adjust the Blade Clutch tension. |
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1. Remove clutch cover plate (A, Figure 19). |
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2. Loosen nut (D, Figure 17).
3. Remove hairpin clip (E).
4. Slide clutch rod fitting (C) out of blade clutch lever
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5. Move clutch rod lever (B) to fully disengaged position.
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7. Adjust nut (D) and clutch rod fitting (C) until there is |
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no tension on the spring and minimal slack (approzxi- | Figure 17 - Blade Clutch Adjustment | ||||||||||||
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8. Attach clutch rod fitting to the blade clutch |
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washer and hairpin clip. Tighten nut. |
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10. Engage blade. Blade should |
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11. .Disengage blade. Blade sh | uld s | p in 5 seconds |
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