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Drive Cable Adjustment
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Drive Cable Adjustment
NOTE - It is necessary as part of
routine maintenance to adjust the drive
cable tension to ensure the lawnmower will
self-propel correctly.
If there is more than 10mm movement in the
drive lever before the cable begins to move,
then the drive cable will require adjustment.
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STEP 1
If adjustment is required, trace the drive cable
down towards the gearbox of the lawn mower,
until you reach to drive cable adjuster.
STEP 2
Undo the lock nut and wind away from the
adjuster nut.
STEP 3
Undo the lock nut and wind away from the
adjuster nut.
Lock Nut
Adjuster
STEP 4
Wind the adjuster nut towards the main
handlebar. As you adjust, keep checking the
tension on the drive cable until the desired
tension is reached.
STEP 5
Tighten the lock nut finger tight, back towards
the adjuster nut and check for drive on the lawn
mower. Once drive is restored, tighten the lock
nut securely.