How To Check And Adjust The Clutch; How To Adjust The Shift Lever - Craftsman 536.270270 Operator's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH
If the engine drive belt is loose, the clutch will slip when; (1) going
up a hill, (2) pulling a heavy toad, or (3) the unit will not move forward.
Adjust the clutch as follows.
WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust-
_ ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the
spark plug. Remove the wire from the spark plug to
prevent the engine from starting by accident.
1. Check the routing of the engine drive belt. Make sure the belt
is installed correctly and is inside all the belt guides.
2. Remove the cotter pin and washer from the adjustable nut
(Figure 37).
3. Disconnect the adjustable nut from the clutch pivot link.
4. Pull the clutch pivot link forward until tight.
5. Pull the clutch rod toward the rear and turn the adjustable nut
until the adjustable nut is aligned with the rear of the slot.
6. Assemble the adjustable nut to the clutch pivot link. Fasten
with the washer and cotter pin.
7. If the belt still slips after the clutch has been adjusted, then the
motion drive belt is worn or damaged and must be replaced.
See "How To Replace The Motion Drive Belts".
Clutch Rod Adjustable Nut
HOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER
If the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever does not match neutral
on the gearbox, adjust the shift lever as follows.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the adjuster nut from the shifter yoke (Figure 38).
3. Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
4. Push the unit forward. Make sure the gearbox is in neutral.
5. To align the adjuster nut with the hole in the shifter yoke, turn
the adjuster nut.
6. Connect the adjuster nut to the shifter yoke.
7. Make sure the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever matches
neutral on the gearbox.
Adjuster Nut
Shifter Yoke
HairPin
Figure 37
Figure 38
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