Drive Clutch Control Cable Removal And Replacement - MTD C series Shop Manual

Drive Clutch Control Cable Removal and Replacement:

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Figure 3.22
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Figure 3.23
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Figure 3.24
transmission
cover
et Barb/
Bracket
Loop
Drive clutch cable
1. Disconnect the top (adjustable) end of the clutch con-
trol cable. Use the instructions in the Drive Control
Housing section of this chapter.
2. With the grass collector bag removed, lift the grass
door at the back of the mower, and secure it with a
prop or a strap.
3. Remove the transmission cover using a 3/8" wrench.
See Figure 3.22.
4. Unhook the loop at the lower end of the cable from
the post that the belt cover screw goes into.
See Figure 3.23.
5. Squeeze the barb on the end of the cable housing to
release it from the belt keeper/bracket above the
transmission.
6. Lower the grass door.
7. Draw the lower end of the clutch control cable out of
the opening between the grass door and the rear
edge of the deck. See Figure 3.24.
NOTE: The outboard cable is the clutch cable.
8. Install the new cable by reversing the steps used to
remove the cable.
9. Run and test the mower in a safe place before
returniong it to service.
9a. Check all safety features.
9b. Test the speed control mechanism while the
engine is running, to make sure the full range
of speeds is available.
9c. Adjust the thumb roller on the bottom side of
the speed control assembly as described in
the drive control housing assembly section of
this chapter.
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