P1 P5100SPE User Manual page 19

Drive Cable Adjustment
Drive Cable Adjustment
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NOTE - It is necessary as part of
routine maintenance to adjust the drive
cable tension to ensure the lawnmower will
self-propel correctly.
If there is more than 10mm movement in the
drive lever before the cable begins to move,
then the drive cable will require adjustment.
STEP 1
If adjustment is required, trace the drive cable
down towards the gearbox of the lawn mower,
until you reach to drive cable adjuster.
STEP 2
Undo the lock nut and wind away from the
adjuster nut.
STEP 3
Undo the lock nut and wind away from the
adjuster nut.
STEP 4
Wind the adjuster nut towards the main
handlebar. As you adjust, keep checking the
tension on the drive cable until the desired
tension is reached.
STEP 5
Tighten the lock nut finger tight, back towards
the adjuster nut and check for drive on the lawn
mower. Once drive is restored, tighten the lock
nut securely.
Adjuster
Lock Nut
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