Adjusting The Drive Cable - Snapper SPV2270HW Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Drive Cable
WARNmNG: Before you adjust the drive
cable, release the engine stop lever and
wait for the engine to stop.
ff the drive system does not engage and disengage
correctly, check the handle for correct assemMy. Make
sure that aH parts are in good condition, not broken or
bent, and that aH fasteners are tight.
Worn parts and cable stretch will change the perfor-
mance of the drive system. When you mow in high or
thick grass or on hills, the drive system can slip. If the
drive system is slipping, adjust as follows or take the
mower to an authorized service center.
iMPORTANT: Before you start the engine, operate the
engine stop lever several times. Make sure the engine
stop cable moves freely.
Note: The engine design does not include a throttle
control or an engine speed adjustment. The engine is
set at the best speed for cutting grass, bagging grass.
and for extended engine life.
1. If the drive system is slipping, loosen the jam nut
(B, Figure 17) on the adjustment turnbuckle (A),
and rotate the ferrule (C) one-half turn in the direc-
tion shown. Test the drive system and check for
slippage.
2. If the drive system still slips, adjust again. Again,
test the drive system.
3. Repeat the adjustment and test until the drive sys-
tem does not slip.
4. Before you begin to mow, make sure the drive sys-
tem will correctly disengage and that the mower
will stop. If the drive system will not disengage,
take the mower to an authorized service center
before you operate the mower.
Figure 17: Adjusting the drive cab/e
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