Figure 22: Blade adjustments
A - DISENGAGE Position
B - Blade Rotation Control ENGAGE Position
4. Check the blade(s). Keep a sharp edge on the blade(s).
A blade that is not sharp will cause the tips of the grass
to become brown.
5. Loosen the hardware securing the blade engage cable
bracket (Figure 23) to the mower deck. Slide the
bracket forward 1/4 - 1/2”. Tighten the hardware
securely.
Figure 23: Blade engage cable adjustment
A - Blade engage cable bracket
6. Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short
distance and again check the quality of cut. If
necessary, readjust the blade engage cable bracket.
7. Again check the quality of cut. If the quality of cut has
not improved, replace the
mower drive belt
. See “How
To Replace The Mower Drive Belt”. If replacing the belt
does not correct the problem, take the unit to an
authorized service center.
8. Move the
blade rotation control
to the
DISENGAGE
position
. Stop the engine. Disconnect the wire from the
spark plug. Check the operation of the
blade brake
.
Rotate the pulleys with your hand. Make sure the
brake
pads
are pressed tightly against the pulleys (Figure 24).
WARNING: If the brake pads do not press tightly
against the pulleys, take the unit to an authorized
service center.
Figure 24: Blade brake
A - Brake pad against pulley
9. Move the
blade rotation control
to the
ENGAGE
position
. Check the pads for the
blade brake
. If the
pads are excessively worn or damaged, replace the
brake pad
assemblies. Correct replacement parts and
assistance are available from an authorized service
center.
10. Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short
distance and again check the operation of the
blade
rotation control
.
11. When you move the
blade rotation control
to the
DISENGAGE position
, all movement will stop within five
seconds. If there is movement of the belt or the blades
continue to rotate, engage and disengage the
blade
rotation control
five times to remove any excess rubber
from a new
mower drive belt
. If you need assistance,
take the unit to an authorized service center.
12. If you replace the
mower drive belt
, be sure to adjust
the blade engage cable bracket.
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