Yard-Man 959 Series Owner's Manual page 16

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 ddve clutch control ff any of the following happens:
• The mower does not propel itself with the drive clutch engaged.
• The mower's drive wheeJs 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 12.
Bottom View
Adjustment
Wheel xX_ _._
Figure 12
Note: For some people the dr ve clutch handle may no be in a comfodable 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, Follow steps 1 through 7
to adjust the shift lever.
Bottom View
Speed ControJ
Step 1. Start engine,
Step 2. Place speed control in the sixth speed
position.
Step 3. Stop engine.
Step 4. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it.
Hex Nut Adjustable Cable Bracket/,
PUSH
Step 5. Loosen hex nut (A) which secures the
adjustable cable bracket.
gtep 6. Push back on the adjustable cable bracket.
gtep 7. Tighten hex nut (A).
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