MTD 660 Series Owner's Manual page 10

SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (See figui_e13)
NOTE: When operating the unit initially or after
replacing the belts, there will be little ditference
between the highest two speeds until after _Se belts
have gone through a break-in period and haw; seated
themselves into the pulleys.
If the full range of speeds cannot be obtained on your
unit, adjust the speed control as follows.
1. Adjust the speed control lever by pushing the
clutch-brake pedal forward until the stol_ on the
brake rod is against the frame. See fi(ure 13.
Have another person hold the pedal in this posi-
tion as you make the following adjustmer t. Place
the speed control lever in parking brake I)osition.
Remove the hairpin clip and flat wast'er, and
adjust the ferrule on the rod so it is against the
back end of the slot. See figure 13. Ther length-
en rod one more turn. Reassemble and secure
with the flat washer and hairpin clip.
2. Adjust the speed control link as follows t) obtain
the correct neutral adjustment.
A. Start the engine.
Control
Lever
Ferrule
B. Place the shift lever in Neutral position.
C. Place the speed control lever in high speed
position.
D. Release the clutch-brake pedal completely,
then slowly depress the pedal all the way (to
park position). Hold the pedal in this position.
E. Turn the engine off.
F. After engine stops completely, release the
clutch-brake pedal.
G. Position speed control lever as follows.
7-speed units--Place speed control lever in
second position.
6-speed units--Place speed control lever
between first and second position (hold in this
position).
5-speed units--Place speed control lever in
first position.
H. Remove the cotter pin and flat washer which
secures the speed control link to the variable
speed torque bracket assembly.
Speed
.Control Variable Speed
/ Rod Torque Bracket
_ _ Assembly
Slot
Hairpin -C3:--
Clip and
Flat Washer
of Slot
Hairpin
Clip and
Flat Washer
FIGURE 13.
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