Specifications

MODELS 9301, 9302, 9302E, 9303E, 9600, 9601 ONLY
PRIMARY DRIVE SERVICING
DISC COMPRESSION SPRING
REMOVAL
Disconnect spark plug lead; remove battery,
(electric start models only). Remove rear
cover.
Remove both
disc compression springs.
Models 9301, 9302, 93023, and 9600 have
single
disc compression spring.
The springs are not identical--tag
one
as inside; the other as outside.
Remove the springs
with a rope.
(See Figure
2-24.)
RUBBER DRIVE ROLLER SERVICE
Disconnect spark plug lead; remove battery,
(electric start models only,) stand mower on
tilt (knurfing) bar.
Remove chain tensioner on primary drive
chain. (See Figure
2-22.) There will be
enough
slack to lift the chain off the hexshaft
sprocket.
Place speed selector in reverse. Remove
four nuts securing drive roller to roller
hub. Remove
the two screws securing hex-
shaft bearing retainer plate and remove hex-
shaft and bearing.
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Before reinstalling drive roller, wash felt
wick and apply a small amount of petroleum
jelly to
it (Figure 2-25.) Periodic inspec-
tion of the rubber roller and periodic lubri-
cation of the
felt oiler pad on the drive roller
are
the only regular maintenance operations
on the drive roller. The rubber portion of
the drive roller may
crack, chip, or wear,
but will be satisfactory as long as there
are no large pieces broken out.
After reassembly, adjust the drive roller.
See Drive Roller Adjustment.
FIGURE 2-25
11-38 e. e..... e..... ...as. SERVICE BULLETIN REFERENCES
REVISED 1977