Snapper P2167519B (7800218 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 101

Maintenance(Continued)
WARNING
DO NOTattempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOPengine and blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT.Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
Driven Disc Adjustment (Continued)
2. Remove the driven disc spring (A, Figure 28) from the
driven disc assembly (B). Also remove the pin and
washer (C) from the transfer rod (D), and remove the
end of the transfer rod from the hole in the driven disc
assembly.
Figure 28: Adjusting the driven disc
3. Slide the driven disc assembly over to 1/8" (A, Figure
29) from the outside edge of the drive disc (B).
4. Loosen the jam nut (A, Figure 38) securing the transfer
rod (B) to the ball joint (C) on the pivot bracket (D).
5. Turn the rod in or out of the ball joint until the end of the
rod aligns with the hole (E) in the driven disc assembly
from which the rod was removed.
IMPORTANT:Do not move the pivot bracket.
6. Reinstall the rod as removed in Step 2. Move the ground
speed control to the 'slow' position, then back to the
'fast' position. Recheckthe 1/8" measurement described
previously. Readjustas needed.Tighten the nut when
finished.
7. Reinstall the driven disc spring to the driven disc
assembly.
Figure 29: Proper driven disc adjustment
Figure 30: Adjusting the transfer rod
Driven Disc Replacement
If the rubber on the driven disc is badly chunked or worn, it
must be replaced. Install a new driven disc as follows:
1. Removethe pin and washer (C, Figure 28) from the
transfer rod (D), and remove the end of the transfer rod
from the hole in the driven disc assembly.
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