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Figure 22: Blade adjustments
A - DISENGAGE Position
B - Blade Rotation Control ENGAGE Position
4.Check the blade(s). Keep a sharp edge on the blade(s). A blade that is not sharp will cause the tips of the grass to become brown.
5.Loosen the hardware securing the blade engage cable bracket (Figure 23) to the mower deck. Slide the bracket forward 1/4 - 1/2”. Tighten the hardware securely.
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Figure 23: Blade engage cable adjustment
A - Blade engage cable bracket
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6.Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short distance and again check the quality of cut. If necessary, readjust the blade engage cable bracket.
7.Again check the quality of cut. If the quality of cut has not improved, replace the mower drive belt. See “How To Replace The Mower Drive Belt”. If replacing the belt does not correct the problem, take the unit to an authorized service center.
8.Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. Stop the engine. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Check the operation of the blade brake. Rotate the pulleys with your hand. Make sure the brake pads are pressed tightly against the pulleys (Figure 24).
WARNING: If the brake pads do not press tightly against the pulleys, take the unit to an authorized service center.
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Figure 24: Blade brake
A - Brake pad against pulley
9.Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position. Check the pads for the blade brake. If the pads are excessively worn or damaged, replace the brake pad assemblies. Correct replacement parts and assistance are available from an authorized service center.
10.Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short distance and again check the operation of the blade rotation control.
11.When you move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position, all movement will stop within five seconds. If there is movement of the belt or the blades continue to rotate, engage and disengage the blade rotation control five times to remove any excess rubber from a new mower drive belt. If you need assistance, take the unit to an authorized service center.
12.If you replace the mower drive belt, be sure to adjust the blade engage cable bracket.
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