Manual

Figure 22: Bladeadjustments
A - DISENGAGEPosition
B - BladeRotation Control ENGAGEPosition
4. Checkthe blade(s). Keepa sharp edge on the blade(s).
A bladethat is not sharp will causethe tips of the grass
to become brown.
5. Loosen the hardware securing the bladeengagecable
bracket (Figure 23) to the mower deck. Slide the
bracket forward 1/4 - 1/2". Tighten the hardware
securely.
Figure 23. Bladeengagecable adjustment
A - Bladeengagecable bracket
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Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short
distance and again check the quality of cut. If
necessary, readjust the blade engagecable bracket.
Again check the quality of cut. If the quality of cut has
not improved, replacethe mower drive belt. See"How
To ReplaceThe Mower Drive Belt". If replacing the belt
does not correct the problem, take the unit to an
authorized service center.
Move the blade rotationcontrolto the DISENGAGE
position. Stop the engine. Disconnectthe wire from the
spark plug. Checkthe operation of the blade brake.
Rotate the pulleys with your hand. Makesure the brake
pads are pressed tightly against the pulleys (Figure 24).
WARNING:If the brake pads donot press tightly
againstthe pulleys, take the unitto an authorized
service center.
Figure 24. Bladebrake
A - Brakepad againstpulley
. Move the blade rotationcontrolto the ENGAGE
position. Checkthe pads for the blade brake.If the
pads areexcessively worn or damaged,replace the
brake pad assemblies. Correct replacementparts and
assistance are availablefrom an authorized service
center.
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Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short
distance and again check the operation of the blade
rotationcontrol.
When you move the blade rotationcontrolto the
DISENGAGEposition,all movement will stop within five
seconds. If there is movement of the belt or the blades
continue to rotate, engageand disengage the blade
rotationcontrolfive times to removeany excess rubber
from a new mowerdrive belt. Ifyou needassistance,
take the unit to an authorized service center.
12. If you replacethe mowerdrivebelt, be sure to adjust
the blade engagecable bracket.
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