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Maintenance(Continued)
WARNING
DONOTattempt any maintenance,adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOPengineand blade.
Disconnectspark plug wire and secure awayfrom spark
plug. Engineand components are HOT.Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all componentsto cool.
DrivenandDriveDiscService
If the mower does not propel itself properly, check for the
following problems:
DriveSpringRepair/Replacement
If the drive spring (A, Figure 26) is loose, reconnect. If the
spring is broken, replacewith a newspring.
Note: Usea pair of needlenose pliers to install the drive
spring.
IMPORTANT:If the drive system continues slipping, referto
the Troubleshootingsection.
Figure25. Wheeldrive components
1. Greaseon the drive disc (A, Figure 25) causing
slippage.
2. Brokenor disconnecteddrive spring (B).
3. Driven disc (C) is out of adjustment.
4. Driven disc rubber is worn - does not contact drive disc
properly.
5. Worn Poly-Vbelt (D) or engine drive belt (E).
If any of the above (1 thru 5) arecausing problems, service
asfollows:
Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc
If oil or greaseon the drive disc or driven disc is causing
slippage, cleanthe discs asfollows:
1. Wipe awayany oil or greasewith a cleancloth.
2. Use either an approvedgreasesolvent or hot, soapy
water to cleandrive disc or driven disc.
3. Rinse components with cleanwater.
4. Dry components with a cleancloth.
Figure26: Replacingthe drive spring
Driven Disc Adjustment
If the drive disc and driven disc areclean and the mower
drive is still slipping, adjustthe driven disc asfollows:
1. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure27) into the
'fast' position.
Figure27: Theground speed control
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