370 THRU 389 MTD gas walk behind lawnmower

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THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
(If Equipped)
On Engine
Figure 8
If the throttle control located on the left side of the upper handle requires adiLIstment or if It has been
replaced, adjust the throtge control as follows.
Remove the screw shown in Figure 8. Remove the cable clamp from the cable.
Push the throttle contrM lever on the handle all the way forward as far as it will go, then back it off one
"click". Make cerlain the thml_le control Iever remains in this position.
Push the conti'ol lever on the engine as far toward the rear el the engine as it will go. Secure the cable
in this position with the oable clamp and screw.
NOTE: If the throttle control is located on the engine or if it is a constanl speed throttle, the throttle will not
need adjustment,
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
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 contlol if any of the following happens:
The mower does not propel itself with the drive clutch engaged
The mower's drive wheels hesitate with Ihe drive clutch engsged.
To resolve the above problems, rotate the adjustment wheel with your fingers. Clockwise to tighten the cable
and eounler-clockwise to loosen the cable. See Figure £.
Models 370 - 379
Models 380 * 38g
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Figure 9
Note: For some people the drive clLJtch handle may not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the
handle out by tightening the adjustment wheel,
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