Adjustments

Wheel Gear Cable

When the Wheel Gear Lever is in DISENGAGE, the wheels will roll freely (freewheel). The wheels should not roll freely when the lever is in ENGAGE. If the wheels roll freely when the Wheel Gear Lever is in ENGAGE, the wheel gear cable needs to be adjusted as described below.

1.With the engine shut off and the spark plug wire disconnected, put the Wheel Gear Lever in ENGAGE.

2.Loosen the top adjustment nut on the wheel gear cable bracket that is located on the left side rear of the transmission. See Fig. 6-3.

Wheel Gear Cable

Adjustment Nut

Adjustment Nut

Eccentric Lever

Figure 6-3

3.Push the wheel gear cable down and roll the tiller slightly forward or backward until the eccentric lever engages (locks) the wheels. Hold the cable in that position and tighten the top and bottom adjustment nuts.

4.Move the Wheel Gear Lever to ENGAGE and DISENGAGE several times to check the adjustment. The wheels should not roll when the lever is in ENGAGE, but they should roll when the lever is in DISENGAGE. Readjust the cable as required.

Forward Clutch Belt

Maintaining the correct belt tension is important to good tilling performance and long belt life. A loose belt will slip on the engine and transmission pulleys and cause the tines and wheels to slow down — or stop — even though the engine is running at full speed. A loose belt will also result in premature belt wear.

While checking the belt tension, also check for cracks, cuts or frayed edges. A belt in poor condition should be replaced as soon as possible.

Tension on a new forward clutch belt should be checked after the first two (2) hours of operation and after every ten (10) hours of operation after that. See Fig. 6-4.

Forward

Clutch

Belt

Figure 6-4

1.Before checking, shut off the engine, allow the engine and muffler to cool down, disconnect the spark plug wire remove the ignition key on electric start models.

2.The coiled part of the forward clutch spring measures 2” in length when the Forward Clutch Control levers are not pulled up. Pull either the Forward Clutch Control Lever up against the handlebar and measure the length of the coil on the forward clutch spring. Tension is correct if the length of the extended coil is 2-1⁄2”. The forward clutch control cable needs adjustment if the extended length of the coil is not 2-1⁄2”. See Fig. 6-5.

Forward

Clutch

Cable

Figure 6-5

Section 6 — Maintenance & Adjustments

 

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