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1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting unit and
shut engine off. Disengage the PTO and engage the
parking brake.
2. Raise seat and remove belt guard. See Removing Belt
Guard on page 21.
3. Jack up front of machine until tires are off shop floor.
Support machine with jack stands to prevent it from
falling accidentally.
Danger
Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support
machine and cause a serious injury.
•
Use jack stand when supporting machine.
•
Do not use hydraulic jacks.
4. Loosen lock nut on adjustment cam (Fig. 33).
5. Start engine and rotate adjusting cam in either
direction until wheels stop rotating (Fig. 33).
Engine must be running so transmission neutral
adjustment can be performed. Contact with
moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal
injury.
Keep hands, feet, face, clothing and other body
parts away from rotating parts, muffler and other
hot surfaces.
Warning
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Figure 33
1.
Adjustment cam
2.
Lock nut
6. Stop engine and tighten lock nut to secure adjustment
(Fig. 33).
7. Start engine and check adjustment. Repeat adjustment,
if necessary.
8. Stop engine. Remove jack stands and lower machine
to the shop floor. Test drive the machine to be sure it
does not creep.
9. Reinstall belt guard. See Installing Belt Guard on page
21.
Adjusting the Electric Clutch
The clutch is adjusted to ensure proper engagement and
braking action.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
2. To adjust clutch, tighten or loosen lock nuts on flange
studs (Fig. 34).
3. Check adjustment by inserting feeler gauge thru slots
next to studs.
4. The proper disengaged clearance between the clutch
plates is 0.30-0.45 mm (.012–.018 in.). It will be
necessary to check this clearance at each of the three
slots to ensure the plates are parallel to each other.
