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Maintenance
Driven Disc Adjustment (Continued)
2. Remove the driven disc spring (A, Figure 26) from the
driven disc assembly (B). Also remove the pin and
washer (C) from the transfer rod (D), and remove the
end of the transfer rod from the hole in the driven disc
assembly.
3. Slide the driven disc assembly over to 1/8” (A, Figure
27) from the outside edge of the drive disc (B).
4. Loosen the jam nut (A, Figure 28) securing the transfer
rod (B) to the ball joint (C) on the pivot bracket (D).
5. Turn the rod in or out of the ball joint until the end of the
rod aligns with the hole (E) in the driven disc assembly
from which the rod was removed.
IMPORTANT: Do not move the pivot bracket.
6. Reinstall the rod as removed in Step 2. Move the ground
speed control to the ‘slow’ position, then back to the
‘fast’ position. Recheck the 1/8” measurement described
previously. Readjust as needed. Tighten the nut when
finished.
7. Reinstall the driven disc spring to the driven disc
assembly.
Driven Disc Ring Replacement
If the rubber ring on the driven disc is badly chunked or
worn, it must be replaced. Install a new driven disc ring as
follows:
1. Remove the pin and washer (C, Figure 26) from the
transfer rod (D), and remove the end of the transfer rod
from the hole in the driven disc assembly.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
!
!
D
B
C
Figure 26: Adjusting the driven disc
A
B
Figure 27: Proper driven disc adjustment
A
Figure 28: Adjusting the transfer rod
A
E
C
D
B
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for
Reproduction
