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FIGURE 19
UPPER HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
4.2.14 Wheel drive spring tension adjustment
.
It may be necessary to increase wheel drive belt tension under certain operating
conditions such as, wet grass, hilly terrain, or while pulling a sulky.
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug
wire(s).
b) Disengage neutral lock/park brake latches and release drive levers to lower
spring force.
c) Remove the 5/16-18 whizlock nut securing the adjustment bolt to the drive
wheel shield. Locate bolt assembly in the desired position as follows:
Position A - Normal Conditions
Position B - More Severe
Position C - Most Severe
NOTE: Lever force is lowest with bolt assembly in Position A and will
increase in Positions B and C (See Figure 20).
FIGURE 20
DRIVE BELT TENSION
ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS
5. WASTE DISPOSAL
5.1 MOTOR OIL DISPOSAL
Engine oil is a pollutant to the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified recycling center
or according to your state and local regulations.
6. TROUBLE SHOOTING
6.1 MOWER PULLING LEFT OR RIGHT.
a) Check idler arm pulleys and drive sheaves for mud and/or grass buildup. Check for
proper scraper position. See Section 4.2.4.
