Caster Lock Adjustment; Drive Clutch Control; Engine Adjustments - MTD 12A-986Q795 Operator's Manual

CasterLockAdjustment
The casters can be locked in a straight ahead position
or position to swivel freely. See Figure 13.
• Lift and place the lock pins in the larger holes to
lock the wheels for straight ahead operation.
• Place pins in smaller holes to allow casters to rotate
freely for turning.
Caster / _ Caster
Lock II Lock
Pin __ Pin Square Hole
,/ (indicates
_ various cutting
Front \_- 1 /_------_\ heights)
Wheel_t__
Wing
({//__ Axle Bolt,
Front _' \\\\__// Spring
Wheel _ Washer
Figure 13
DriveClutchControl
The 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, with the drive clutch engaged, the mower
either does not self-propel or hesitates.
• 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 14.
NOTE: For some operators, the drive clutch control
may not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust
the handle out by tightening the adjustment wheel
Bottom View
®
Jpper
Adjustment Handle
gure 14
Clutch
Control
EngineAdjustments
Refer to the engine manual for these adjustments.
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