5.
Reconnect the spark plug wire when
maintenance is completed (Fig. 4).
Lubrication
(self–propelled models only)
1.
Wipe grease fittings on rear height-of-cut
adjustors (Fig. 30) with clean rag.
2.
Install grease gun onto fitting and gently apply
one or two pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium
grease. Excess grease may damage seals and
prevent proper wheel clutch operation.
Self-propelled Cable
(self–propelled models only)
Whenever handle height is changed, a new
self–propelled cable is installed or traction drive belt
slips, adjustment is required.
Self–propelled cable is adjusted on the handle by
moving cable jacket held by cable support.
1.
Loosen nut on cable support (Fig. 31).
2.
Hold self–propelled bail 1 to 1 / in. (25 to
38 mm) from handle (Fig. 31).
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3.
Pull cable jacket down (away from bail).
4.
Tighten nut on cable support.
5.
Release bail and check to see that cable is loose.
Note:
Cable must be loose with bail in
released position or mower may creep
when bail is disengaged.
Self-propelled Drive Cleaning
(self–propelled models only)
Under certain conditions clippings can collect under
belt drive cover and in pulley groove. This could
cause belt slippage, loss of self–propelled drive or
failure to disengage self-propelled drive.
Clean grass clippings and debris from under belt
cover every 25 hours of operation.
1.
Remove screw and slide belt cover to rear,
unhooking tab on front of cover from deck
opening. Tilt cover up to the side and remove
debris (Fig. 32) from under cover and pulley
groove.
2.
Reverse procedure to install belt cover.