Maintenance
Engine/Motor and Drive Pulleys Alignment
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Maintenance
See Figure 5-12.
CHECK THROTTLE CABLE
4.
Check throttle cable tension and adjust if necessary.
The throttle cable should be tensioned just enough so that the engine revs as soon as the
autoclutch is engaged. The throttle linkage should NOT affect engine RPM while the auto-
clutch is disengaged.
5.
Turn the key switch to the
accessory
(3) position to engage the drive belt with the blade
switch on the control panel.
NOTE:
A properly adjusted throttle will extend the cable spring 1/4" to
3/8" (6.4 - 9.5 mm) when running and have a slight amount of slack in
the cable when idling.
5.12 Engine/Motor and Drive Pulleys Alignment
WARNING!
Before performing service near moving parts such as
blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to
the OFF (0) position and remove the key. Failure to follow this could
result in death or serious injury.
FIG. 5-12
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Belt tension adjustment
turnbuckle
Throttle cable tension
adjustment
Jam nut
Jam nut