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2. Pull the fitting away from the handle.
3. Unhook the cable and remove the metal bushing from the
plastic drive handle. See Figure 6-4.
Metal Bushing
Cable
Figure 6-4
4. Replace bushing in the lower hole and reattach the cable
through the bushing and lower hole in the handle. See
Figure 6-5.
Figure 6-5
5. Reinsert the drive cable fitting into the upper handle and
rotate it downward.
6. Start the mower and check the function of the drive
handle.
CAUTION:
If the drive is engaged without pushing
on the handle after this adjustment is made return
the cable to its original position on the plastic drive
handle.
Engine Care
A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good
performance by the mower is given below. Follow the
accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and instructions.
• Maintain oil level as instructed in engine manual.
• Service air cleaner and carbon canister filter every 25 hours
under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under
extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine performance
and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should
be serviced. To service the air cleaner and carbon canister
filter, refer to the engine manual.
• Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. Spark
plug replacement is recommended at the start of each
mowing season. Check engine manual for correct plug
type and gap specifications.
• Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the
top of the engine clean to permit proper air circulation.
Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible debris from muffler
area.
• Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated
with a gasoline stabilizer such as
STA-BIL®
to prevent
deterioration and gum from forming in fuel system or on
essential carburetor parts.
Adjustments
Drive Adjustment
The drive system consists of pulleys, a belt , and a cable linking
the transmission to the drive handle. As these components wear
adjustment may be needed. To adjust the drive linkage perform
the following:
1.
Rotate the drive cable fitting located on the left upper
handle upward. See Figure 6-3.
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2
Figure 6-3