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HOW TO ADJUST THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
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AttachmentClutch
WARNING: To prevent an injury, the attachment
clutch must operate correctly.
1. Stop the engine.. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug
2. Before you adjust the attachment clutch, check and level the
mower housing.. See =How To Level The Mower' Housing."
Make sure the mower housing is level before go to the next
step..
3o Set the height of the mowerhousingin the lowest position..
4. Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position
(Figure 18).
5.. Check the attachment clutch Before the attachment clutch
engages, there must be I/8" to 3/8" (3mm to 9ram) of free
movemenL
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If an adjustment is needed, disconnect the clevis from the
pivot rod and bracket assembly (Figure 19)."rumthe clevis
clockwise to decrease the free movement ofthe attachment
clutch.. Turn the clevis counterclockwiseto increase the free
movement.
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EngagePost[on
Disengage
Position
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Connect the clevis to the pivot rod and bracket assembly,
Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position.
Check the free movement of the attachment clutch.
11,.
Check the operation of theblade brake_Rotate the pulley with
your hand. Make sure that the bladebrake pad presses tightly
against the pulley.
Move the attachment clutch tothe ENGAGE position, Check
the pad for the blade brake,. Ifthe pad isexcessively worn or
damaged, replace the brake pad assembiyo Correct
replacement parts and assistance are available from an
authorized service center,.
12.
F_eeMovement
1/8"- 318"(3ram - gram) Figure 18
Attach the wire tothe spark plug, Mow for ashort distance and
again check the operation of the attachment clutch.
When you move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE
position, all movement wilt stop within five seconds if the ad-
justment iscori'ect. Ifthere ismovement of the belt or the blade
continue to rotate, engage and disengage the attachment
clutch five times to remove any excess rubber from a new
mower drive belt.. If there is still blade rotation from the
DISENGAGED position, again adjust the attachment clutch
beginning with the first step. Ifyou need assistance, take the
unittoan authorized service center.
tf you replace the mower drive belt, adjust the attachment
clutch.
BladeBrake
ClevisPin
Mower Drive Bert
Pulley
PivotRodand
BrackelAssembly
Cotter Pin
Figure 19
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