Manual

MAINTENANCE
HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATIONCONTROL
A ARNING: To prevent an injury, the blade rotation
control must operate correctly.
In normal usage, the blade rotation control will not require an
adjustment. However, if the cutting performance decreases or the
quality of cut is poor, make the following changes.
1. When you mow, make sure the throttle control in in the FAST
position.
2. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position
(Figure 16).
3. Stop the engine. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
6. Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short distance and
again check the quality of cut. If necessary, move the blade
drive spring to the bottom hole.
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Again check the quality of cut. Ifthe quality of cut has not im-
proved, replace the mower drive belt. See =How To Replace
The Mower Drive Belt". Ifreplacing the belt does not correctthe
problem, take the unit to an authorized service center.
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Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE posi-
tion. Stop the engine. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
Check the operation ofthe blade brake. Rotate the pulleyswith
your hand. Make sure the brake pads are pressed tightly
against the pulleys (Figure 18).
Disengage
Engage Po6ition
Figure 16
4. Checkthe blade(s). Keep a sharp edge on the blade(s),Ablade
that is not sharp will cause the tips of the grass to become
brown.
A ARNING: If the brake pads do not press tightly
against the pulleys, take the unit to an authorized
service center.
Blade Brake
(Brake Pad Against Pulley)
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Disconnect the blade drive spring from the blade control
rod. Move the blade drive spring to the middle hole
(Figure 17). This will increase the tension onthe mower drive
belt.
DISENGAGE POSITION
Blade TopHole(NewBelt)
ControlRod MiddleHole
BladeDriveSp_ing
Figure17
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Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position.
Check the pads forthe blade brake. Ifthe pads are excessively
worn or damaged, replace the brake pad assemblies. Correct
replacement parts and assistance are available from an autho-
rized service center.
Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short distance and
again check the operation of the blade rotation control.
When you move the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position, all movement will stop within five se-
conds. If there is movement of the belt orthe 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 autho-
rized service center.
If you replace the mower drive belt, move the blade drive
spring to the top hole (Figure 17).