C and D series mowers
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Drive Speed Control Cable Removal and Replacement:
1.
Disconnect the top (adjustable) end of the clutch
control cable. Use the instructions in the Drive Con-
trol Housing section of this chapter.
2.
With the grass collector bag removed, lift the grass
door at the back of the mower, and secure it with a
prop or a strap.
3.
Remove the transmission cover using a 3/8” wrench.
See Figure 3.25.
4.
Carefully pry the L-shaped speed control cable
housing out of the belt keeper / bracket at the back
of the transmisssion. See Figure 3.26.
5.
Manuever the cable to release the Z-fitting that con-
nects the cable to the speed control cam that
moves the lower sheave of the variable speed pul-
ley.
6.
Lower the grass door.
7.
Draw the lower end of the clutch control cable out of
the opening between the grass door and the rear
edge of the deck. See Figure 3.27.
NOTE:
The inboard cable is the speed control
cable.
8.
Install the new cable by reversing the steps used to
remove the cable.
9.
Set the speed control for position #4, leaving maxi-
mum slack in the cable.
10.
Run and test the mower in a safe place before
returning it to service.
10a. Check all safety features.
10b. Test the speed control mechanism while the
engine is running, to make sure the full range
of speeds is available.
10c. Adjust the thumb roller on the bottom side of
the speed control assembly as described in
the drive control housing assembly section of this chapter.
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Figure 3.25
Transmission
cover
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Figure 3.26
Speed
control cable
Z-Fitting
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Figure 3.27
Speed control cable
