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FIGURE 13
BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
4.2.7 Belt Guide Adjustment
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug
wire(s).
b) Engage the blade drive belt.
c) Check belt guide under the engine deck for proper adjustment (See Figures
14 and 15). Adjust as necessary.
The disengaged belt should not drag or fall off pulley when guides are
properly adjusted.
NOTE: These drawings are viewed from underneath the engine deck.
FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15
32" & 36" BELT GUIDE LOCATION 48" BELT GUIDE LOCATION
4.2.8 Brake adjustment
- See Section 4.1.5.
4.2.9 Wheel drive linkage adjustment
- See Section 4.1.5.
4.2.10 Shifter lever adjustment
The shifter lever in neutral should not contact the upper or lower edge of the slot or
the left edge of the upper slot or the right edge of the bottom slot (See Figure 16
and 17). The clearance should be equal. Adjust the shifter lever and shifter plate if
necessary.
FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17
SHIFTER LEVER CLEARANCE
(3
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5 mm)