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Turn lower handle around so the notch on the
bottom of the lower handle is facing forward.
Reassemble, placing the bottom holes in the
handle over the weld pins in the handle mounting
bracket.See Figure 12.
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Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle.
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Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld
pins and attach the starter rope as instructed in the
Assembly Section.
Drive Clutch Control Adjustment
The drive clutch control adjustment wheel is located in
the drive clutch control handle housing and is used to
tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will have to adjust
the drive clutch control if any of the following happens:
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The mower does not propel itself with the drive
clutch engaged.
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The mower's drive wheels hesitate with the drive
clutch engaged.
To resolve the above problems, rotate the adjustment
wheel with your fingers. Clockwise to tighten the cable
and counter-clockwise to loosen the cable. See Figure
13
.
NOTE: For some people the drive clutch control may
not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the
handle out by tightening the adjustment wheel.
Shift Lever Cable Adjustment
Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift cable may be
required due to normal wear on the cable. Adjustment
is needed if all six speeds do not work.
The adjustable cable bracket is located on the left side
of the mower beside the engine.
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Start engine and place speed control lever in the
sixth speed position. See Figure 14.
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Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire and
ground it against engine.
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Loosen hex nut which secures the adjustable cable
bracket. See Figure 15.
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Push back on the adjustable cable bracket and
tighten hex nut.
Figure 13
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