Barb
Slack
Figure 3.6
Drive Control Housing Assembly
Speed control
Drive clutch levers
Figure 3.7
7.
Use the slack created in the cable to release the Z-fit-
ting from the engine stop control on the engine.
See Figure 3.6.
8.
Use a pair of needle nose pliers to squeeze the barb
Z-Fitting
at the engine end of the cable housing, releasing it
from the the bracket on the engine.
9.
To install the new cable, reverse the steps used to
remove the old one.
10. Test run the mower in a safe place, and check all of
the mower's safety features before returning it to ser-
vice. Do not return an unsafe mower to service.
Description: The drive control housing on the C and D
Series mowers is unique in that it has two drive clutch
levers and a 4-position speed control lever. The two clutch
levers allow operation with either hand. See Figure 3.7.
The operational description will be broken by function:
•
Clutch Engagement
•
Speed control
The operational descriptions are followed by detailed dis-
assembly/reassembly instructions.
Blade and Belt
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