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The drive clutch control adjustment wheel is located in
the drive clutch control handle housing and is used to
tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will have to adjust
the drive clutch control if any of the following happens:
• The mower does not propel itself with the drive
clutch engaged.
The mower's drive wheels hesitate with the drive
clutch engaged.
To resolve the above problems, rotate the adjustment
wheel with your fingers. Clockwise to tighten the cable
and counter-clockwise to loosen the cable. See Figure
11.
EngineAdjustments
See the separate engine manual packed with your unit
for adjustments to the engine.
SECTION7: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER
GeneralRecommendations
• Always observe safety ruleswhen performing any
maintenance.
• The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower
as instructed in this manual.
Changing of engine governed speed will void
engine warranty.
• Some adjustments will have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly. All
adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each
season.
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.
• Follow the maintenance schedule under Customer
Responsibilities to get quality performance from
your lawn mower.
CustomerResponsibilities
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
1 # # _ _ W SERVICE
_e_ _e_ _ 2 _ DATES
Lubricate wheels
Lubricate blade control
_) Clean deck _
n_ Blade care _
Change oil _
LU Replace air filter
Z
Clean engine ,_
z
uJ Check spark plug
Check spark arrester (if any)
Lubrication
,_ WARNING: Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before
cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of
service work on the lawn mower.
Blade Control: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade
control handle at least once a season with light oil. The
blade control must operate freely in both directions.
See Figure 12.
Wheels: Lubricate the wheels at least once a season
with light oil (or motor oil). Ifthe wheels are removed for
any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and
inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Figure 12.
Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed
with you unit for lubrication instructions.
12
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