Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool.
4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT
The driven disc position is set at the factory and should not require adjustment. The proper adjustment is displayed in Figure 4.5. If adjustment is required proceed as follows.
1.Loosen jam nut from ball joint on transfer rod.
THRUST PLATE AND DECK BRACKET
SHOULD TOUCH IN 1st GEAR.
TRANSFER
ROD
DRIVE
DISC
LOOSEN
JAM NUT
OUTER
EDGE
(SHOWN IN 6th)
FIGURE 4.5
2.Remove transfer rod retaining clip. See Figure 4.6.
TRANSFER ROD
GROUND SPEED
CONTROL ROD
RETAINING
CLIP
FIGURE 4.6
3.Remove driven disc spring.
4.Place ground speed control in the 1st speed position.
5.The thrust plate and deck bracket should touch in 1st gear.
6.Adjust transfer rod by rotating clockwise or counter- clockwise as needed until it will just slide into hole on ground speed control rod.
7.Attach transfer rod to speed control rod and install retaining clip.
8.Tighten jam nut on transfer rod ball joint.
9.Attach spring to thrust plate.
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