How To Adjust The Speed Control Pedal - Craftsman 536.270270 Operator's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
HOW TO ADJUST
THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL
WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust-
_ ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the
spark plug. Remove the wire from the spark plug to
prevent the engine from starting by accident.
If a drive belt becomes worn or after installation of a new drive belt,
the speed control pedal may need an adjustment. There are two
indications that an adjustment is needed. First, when the speed
control pedal is fully depressed the unit does not achieve top speed.
Second, when the speed control pedal is released, the unit does not
come to a complete stop.
1. Check the routing of the engine drive belt. Make sure the belt
is installed correctly and is inside all the belt guides.
2. Remove the cotter pin and washer from the adjustable nut
(Figure 36).
3.
If the unit is not achieving top speed, then turn the adjustable
nut towards the end of the drive link. If the unit does not come
to a complete stop, then turn the adjustable nut toward the
center of the drive link.
4. Assemble the adjustable nut to the pivot link. Fasten with the
washer and cotter pin.
Figure 36
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