Section 5: Maintenance
WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
E |
D |
B |
Figure 5-12: Wheel drive belt adjustment.
| M |
| N |
| P |
| O |
N | 3/8"- |
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| 5/16" |
O |
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Figure 5-13: Wheel brake adjustment.
3.Hold down Operator Presence Control (M, Figure
4.Remove cotter pin securing shift link (P, Figure 5-15) to shift rod (I).
5.Move shift arm (X) back and forth as necessary into each detent until trans- mission is in neutral. NOTE: Moving shift arm (X) clockwise all the way to the left, and then one notch back counter- clockwise, should put transmission into neutral. When transmission is in neutral, unit will move freely when pushed while holding the Operator Presence Control lever down. If transmission is NOT in neutral, there will be a slight drag on the wheels when pushing unit.
6.When shift arm (X) is in neutral posi- tion, rotate shift link (P) until hooked end fits back into hole in bottom end of shift rod (I). NOTE: Shift rod (I) must be held in the neutral position (see Figure
7.Secure shift link (P) into shift rod (I) with cotter pin removed earlier.
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I |
3.Slowly adjust at nut (O), if necessary, until the distance between the back of brake arm (N) and bracket (P) is 3/8”- 5/16". Use small adjustments (1/4 turn maximum). NOTE: It may be necessary to relieve spring tension when decreas- ing distance. To do so, have an assis- tant engage the Operator Presence Control while you adjust the nut.
TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
Follow this procedure to adjust neutral on the transmission.
1.Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and disconnect spark plug wire.
2.Rotate shift rod (I, Figures 5-14 and
Detent for |
Neutral Position |
Figure 5-14: Lever in neutral (N) position.
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