How To Adjust The Attachment - Craftsman 502.251220 Owner's Manual

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HOW TO ADJUST THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
WARNING: To prevent an injury, the attachment
clutch must operate correctly°
t.= Stop the engine. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug
2. Before you adjust the attachment clutch, check and level the
mower housing.. See "How To Level The Mower Housing."
Make sure the mower housing is level before go to the next
step
3. Set the height of the mower housing in the lowest position..
4. Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position
(Figure 19)..
5. Check the attachment clutch. Before the attachment clutch
engages, there must be t/8" to 3/8" (3mm to 9mm) of free
movement.
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if an adjustment is needed, disconnect the clevis from the
pivot rod and bracket assembly (Figure 20). Turn the clevis
clockwise to decrease the free movement of the attachment
clutch Turn the clevis counterclockwise to increase the free
movement,
Connect the clevis to the pivot rod and bracket assembly
Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position.
Check the free movement of the attachment clutch._
Check the operation of the blade brake. Rotate the pulley with
your hand. Make sure that the blade brake pad presses tightly
against the pulley
Move the attachment clutch to the ENGAGE position Check
the pad for the blade brake. If the pad is excessively worn or
damaged, r,eplace the brake pad assemMy Correct
replacement parts and assistance are available from an
authorized service center,
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Attachment Clutch
Engage Postion !
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Disengage .,-'_
Free Movement
1/8" - 3/8" (3mm - 9ram)
Figure 19
Attach the wire to the spark plug Mow for a short distance and
again check the operation of the attachment clutch
When you move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE
position, all movement will stop within five seconds if the ad-
justment is correct. If there is movement of the belt orthe blade
continue to rotate, engage and disengage the attachment
clutch five times to remove any excess rubber from a new
mower drive belt. If there is still blade rotation from the
DISENGAGED position, again adjust the attachment clutch
beginning with the first step. ff you need assistance, take the
unit to an authorized service center
If you replace the mower drive belt, adjust the attachment
clutch
Clevis Pin
Clevis
Mower Drive Belt
Pulley
PivotRodand
Bracket Assembly
Cotter Pin
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Figure 20
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