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Figure22: Bladeadjustments
A - DISENGAGEPosition
B - BladeRotation Control ENGAGEPosition
4. Checkthe blade(s). Keepa sharp edge on the blade(s).
A bladethat is not sharpwill causethe tips ofthe grass
to become brown.
5. Loosenthe hardwaresecuring the bladeengagecable
bracket (Figure23) to the mower deck. Slide the
bracketforward 1/4 - 1/2". Tighten the hardware
securely.
Figure23. Bladeengagecableadjustment
A - Bladeengagecablebracket
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Attach thewire to the spark plug. Mow for a short
distance and again checkthe quality of cut. If
necessary,readjust the blade engagecable bracket.
Again checkthe quality of cut. If the quality of cut has
not improved, replacethe mower drive belt. See"How
To ReplaceThe Mower Drive Belt". If replacingthe belt
does not correct the problem, take the unit to an
authorized servicecenter.
Move the blade rotationcontrolto the DISENGAGE
position. Stop the engine. Disconnectthe wire from the
spark plug. Checkthe operationof the blade brake.
Rotatethe pulleys with your hand. Makesure the brake
pads are pressed tightly against the pulleys (Figure24).
WARNING:If the brake pads donot press tightly
againstthe pulleys,take the unittoan authorized
service center.
Figure24. Bladebrake
A - Brakepad againstpulley
. Move the blade rotationcontrolto the ENGAGE
position. Checkthe padsfor the blade brake.If the
pads areexcessively worn or damaged,replacethe
brake pad assemblies.Correct replacementparts and
assistanceare availablefrom an authorized service
center.
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Attach thewire to the spark plug. Mow for a short
distance and again checkthe operation of the blade
rotationcontrol.
Whenyou 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 disengagethe 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 engagecablebracket.
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