Adjusting The Self-Propel Cable; Adjusting The Blade Brake Cable - Toro Recycler 22170 Operator's Manual

3. Set the gap on the new plug to 0.030" (0.76 mm)
(Fig. 21).
.030 in.
(.76 mm)
Figure 21
4. Install the spark plug and gasket seal. Tighten the plug
to 17 ft-lb (23 N m).
5. Reconnect the spark plug wire (Fig. 6).

Adjusting the Self-propel Cable

(self-propelled model only)
If mower does not self-propel or self-propels when control
bar is more than 1-1/2 inches from the handle, adjust
wheel drive control knob on rear of gear box.
1. Close door in mower housing and remove grass bag.
2. ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 22)—Rotate control knob
clockwise 1/2 turn if mower does not self-propel. If
mower creeps forward, rotate knob 1/2 turn
counterclockwise to loosen belt.
3. CHECK ADJUSTMENT—Slowly pull mower
backward while control bar is gradually moved toward
handle. Adjustment is correct when rear wheels stop
turning and control bar is about one inch from handle
(Fig. 23).
Figure 22
1. Control knob
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1. One inch
Adjusting the Blade Brake
Cable
Whenever a new blade brake cable assembly is installed,
an adjustment is required.
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Pull
2. CHECK ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 24 & 25)—Move
3. ADJUST CABLE CONDUIT—
1
228
1. Handle
2. Brake lever
16
1
Figure 23
wire off spark plug (Fig. 6).
control bar toward handle until slack in wire is
removed. Gap between brake lever and handle must be
/ "- / ". See Step 3 for adjustment.
Self-propelled Model (Fig. 24)
Loosen nut on cable bracket. Insert / "- / " object
between brake lever and handle. Pull down on cable
conduit until all slack is removed from wire. Then
tighten nut.
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3
Figure 24
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4
3. 3/16"-1/4"
4. Cable bracket