How To Adjust The Attachment Clutch - Craftsman 502.255070 Owner's Manual

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HOW TO ADJUST THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
RESPONSnB L TtES
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WARNING: To prevent an injury, the attachment
clutch must operate correctly°
Stop the engine° Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
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
4o Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position
(Figure 41 )._
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Check the attachment clutch. Before the attachment clutch
engages, there must be !/8" to 3/8" (3mm to 9mm) of free
movemenL
If an adjustment is needed, disconnect the clevis from the
pivot rod and bracket assembly. Turn the clevis clockwise
to decreasethe free movement of the attachment clutch_ Turn
the clevis counterclockwise to increase the free movemenL
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.
Checkthe 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 tile ENGAGE position Check
the pad for tile blade brake, ff the pad is excessively worn or
damaged, replace the brake pad assembly_ Correct
replacement parts and assistance are available from an
authorized service center.
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Attachment Ctutch
Engage Postien r
Disenc
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Free Movement
1/8" - 3/8" (3rnm - 9ram) Figure 41
Attach the wire to the spar k 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 or the 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.. If you need assistance, take the
unit to an authorized service center.
If you replace the mower drive belt, adjust the attachment
clutch
Blade Brake
Clevis Pin Clevis
Mower Drive Belt
Pulley
Pivot Rodand
BrackelAssembly
Cotter Pin
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