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HOW TO ADJUST THE DRIVE CABLE
WARNING: Before you adjust the
drive cable, release the engine
stop lever and wait for the engine
to stop.
If the drive system does not engage and
disengage correctly, check the handle for
correct assembly. Make sure that all parts are
in good condition, not broken or bent, and that
all fasteners are tight.
Worn parts and cable stretch will change the
performance 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 au-
thorized service centre.
1. The drive lever must be in the DISEN-
GAGED position.
2. Hold the engine stop lever in the OPER-
ATING position. Start the engine.
3. Depress the cable release button. Move
the cable down one notch as shown in
Figure 11.
4. Move the drive lever to the ENGAGED
position and check the drive system.
5. If the drive system still slips, move the
cable another notch. Again test the drive
system.
6. Repeat the adjustment and test until the
drive system does not slip.
7. Before you begin to mow, make sure the
drive system will correctly disengage and
that the mower will stop. If the drive system
will not disengage, take the mower to an
authorized service centre before you op-
erate the mower.
Engine Stop Lever in
the Operating Position
Figure 11
DEPRESS
Cable Release
Button
Move Cable
One Notch
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