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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,
service or repairs with the engine running. STOP
engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove
key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and
secure away from plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool
before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and vent
must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
4.3 REAR ENGINE RIDER DRIVE COMPONENTS
(Continued from previous page)
4.3.1. WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
4. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
Move and hold the park brake lever in the "ON"
position and release the clutch/brake pedal to lock
the park brake. See Figure 4.6.
PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN
5. Measure
the
clutch/brake
cable
Measurement should be no less than 1/2" and no
greater than 3/4". See inset of Figure 4.7.
6. If measurement is less than 1/2" or greater than
3/4", loosen the two jam-nuts (shown in Figure 4.8)
holding the clutch/brake cable to the chain case
bracket.
7. Adjust cable up or down using the jam-nuts to
obtain a distance of 1/2" to 3/4" between end of
clutch/brake cable (adjustment shown in inset of
Figure 4.7) and bottom of housing. See Figure 4.7.
8. After adjustment is complete, securely tighten cable
jam-nuts.
MOVE PARK
BRAKE LEVER
TO "ON"
FIGURE 4.6
distance
between
end
and
bottom
of
housing.
CHAIN
CASE
CLUTCH
YOKE
BRAKE
CABLE
LOOSEN
JAM NUTS
of
24
HOUSING
COTTER PIN
FIGURE 4.7
CHAIN
CASE
FIGURE 4.8
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