SETUP 5
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1.
Pull the clutch control handle back and down and
make sure the idler engages the belt. See Figure 5.
2.
Release the clutch control handle and make sure the
belt disengages completely.
3.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the nut on the
clutch spring hardware and adjust its position in the
slot of the clutch lever. See Figure 5.
NOTE: Spring extension should not exceed .25 inch.
2
1
Figure 5
1. Clutch Control Handle
2. Adjustment Slot
5.3
CHECKING THE THROTTLE CABLE
The throttle cable is adjusted prior to shipping; however,
it should be checked before the unit is put into service.
The throttle control should freely move in a full range of
motion forward and backward. If necessary, the throttle
cable can be adjusted as follows:
FOR MODELS WITH BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE
Refer to the following steps and Figure 6.
1.
Loosen the throttle friction wing nut to allow free
movement of the throttle control.
2.
Loosen the casing clamp screw on the control plate.
3.
Push the throttle lever all the way forward.
4.
Push the throttle cable sleeve up through the cable
clamp until fully advanced.
5.
Tighten the casing clamp screw.
THROTTLE
STOP
SCREW
THROTTLE
FRICTION
NUT
WIRE
CASING
CASING
CLAMP
SCREW
THROTTLE
CONTROL
Figure 6
FOR MODELS WITH HONDA ENGINE
Refer to the following steps and Figure 7.
1.
Loosen the throttle lever friction nut enough to allow
free movement of the throttle lever.
2.
Loosen the throttle cable clamp.
3. Push the throttle lever all the way forward.
4. Push the throttle cable sleeve up through the cable
clamp until fully advanced.
5.
Tighten the cable clamp securely.
THROTTLE
LEVER
FRICTION NUT
THROTTLE
LEVER
THROTTLE
CABLE
THROTTLE
CABLE
CLAMP
Figure 7
