Specifications

MODELS 9301, 9302, 9302E, 9303E, '9600, 9601 ONLY
BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
When the blade control lever is placed in SAFETY WARNING
the “off” position, an adjustable leaf spring
connected to the bell arm and hub assembly
is forced against the drive belt preventing
the blade from rotating.
BLADE NUT MUST BE TIGHT BE-
FORE ADJUSTING BLADE BRAKE
TENSION. SECURE MOWER TO
PREVENT TIPPING OR FALLING.
The blade brake leaf spring be ad- 1. Use a right angle screwdriver to loosen
justed to obtain
blade stoppage in not less
than
(4) four or more than (6) six seconds
with engine operating
at 3600 RPM.
the lock screw on the blade brake leaf
spring. See Figure 2-12.
To obtain proper blade brake tension:
2. Move the spring in or out until desired
position, is obtained.
Disconnect spark Plug lead- Remove bat- 3. Tighten lock Screw Lower
tery, (electric start models only.)
mower back on
wheels.
Stand mower on tilt (knurfing) bar.
4. Start engine, letting it run about (2) two
minutes'
to warm up.
5. Place blade control lever in "off" posi-
tion. Check blade stoppage
by visually
observing drive pulley.
DO NOT place
FIGURE 2-12
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11-30 SERVICE BULLETIN REFERENCES
REVISED 1977