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17. Connect pivot pin to speed selector arm
(see Speed Selector Adjustment on
page 26).
18. Replace bottom cover.
19. Install wheels.
20. Return unit to upright position.
21. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
22. Adjust traction drive clutch (see Traction
Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 28).
TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT
(926042)
(Figure 34 and 35)
Check the track tension by applying pressure
on the track midway between the upper and
rear track rollers. Deflection should be
approximately 3/8" (9.6 mm) (Figure 34).
If deflection is excessive, tighten the track
tension.
3/8"
(9.6 mm)
Figure 34
If unit pulls to the left or right when a straight
path is desired adjust the track tension. If the
unit is pulling to the left, tighten the left track
adjuster. If the unit is pulling to the right,
tighten the right track adjuster.
To adjust (Figure 35):
1. Tighten the adjuster nut to tighten the
track tension.
Loosen the adjuster nut to reduce track
tension.
2. Check that unit tracks straight with no
pulling to either side.
Track
Adjusters
Figure 35
HEIGHT ADJUSTER CABLE
ADJUSTMENT (926042)
(Figure 36)
1. Make sure that height adjustment lock
finger is fully engaged.
2. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment
barrel.
3. Turn the adjustment barrel to remove all
cable slack and bring the overtravel arm
until it makes slight contact with the right
end of the slot in the height adjuster lock
finger.
4. Tighten the jam nuts.
Pin on overtravel arm
makes slight contact
with end of slot.
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1. Height Adjuster Lock Finger
2. Overtravel Arm
3. Height Adjuster Cable
4. Jam Nuts
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Before adjusting ensure
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that height adjuster lock
finger is fully engaged.
Figure 36
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