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Maintenance
Adjusting the Self-Propel
Drive
If the machine is new, does not self-propel, or it tends
to creep forward, adjust the drive cable.
1.
Move the machine outside and onto a paved
surface near a solid wall to safely prevent the
machine from moving forward while the motor
is turned on.
2.
Position the machine with the front tires against
the wall.
Note:
Ensure that the area is well ventilated
and clear of debris that could be thrown by the
machine.
3.
Start the motor; refer to
(page
16).
4.
Pull the self-propel-drive bar to the handle.
Note:
The wheels should start to turn as the
self-propel-drive bar just touches the handle.
5.
Shut off the motor.
6.
If you must adjust the machine, do the following:
•
If the wheels do not spin when you engage
the self-propel-drive bar, the traction belt is
too loose. Rotate the wheel-drive-control
knob
(Figure
steps
3
through 5.
Figure 21
1. Wheel-drive-control knob
•
If the wheels spin before you fully engage
the self-propel-drive bar, the traction belt
is too tight. Rotate the wheel-drive-control
knob
(Figure
and repeat steps
7.
For a new traction belt, rotate the
drive-cable-adjustment knob clockwise 1
Starting the Machine
21) clockwise 1 turn and repeat
21) counterclockwise 1 turn
3
through 5.
additional turn to allow for the normal stretching
of the belt during the break-in period.
Note:
You can skip this step if you are adjusting
a used belt.
Maintaining the Blade
Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts
cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass
blades.
1.
Shut off the machine and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
2.
Remove the battery pack; refer to
Battery Pack from the Machine (page
3.
Tip the machine onto its side as shown in
22.
1. Blade
2. Accelerator
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Removing the
20).
Figure 22
3. Blade bolt and lock washer
Figure
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