OPERATION
The flywheel brake is connected by cable.to the
blade control bail. Releasing the bail moves the
brake against the flywheel and stops it from
turning; and also activates the circuit switch,
grounding the ignition system. Engagin'g the
bail moves the brake away from the flywheel
and opens the ignition circuit, allowing the
engine to run.
Flywheel Brake System (zone Start Models)
SAFETY WARNING:
To
prevent acci-
dental starting
of
engine, disconnect
spark plug lead. Electric Start Model: Re-
move rear access door mounting screw, tilt
access door back and disconnect battery
connector.
REMOVAL
Place fuel shut-off valve in
OFF
position.
Remove clamp securing fuel line to fuel shut-off
valve and remove fuel line. Drain fuel into a
suitable container.
Remove spring clip securing fuel/oil tank to fuel
tank bracket.
1
Remove three screws securing fuel/oil
tank to shroud and carefully lift fuel/oil tank
off
shroud. Exercise care not to disconnect oil line
from bottom of fuel/oil tank on models
so
equipped. Set tank onto muffler guard.
2
Using a piece of rope
or
spring hook,
remove brake spring from brake and switch
assembly
as
shown.
3
Pull brake actuator lever
to
supply slack in
cable. Twist the cable to remove the
“z”
end
from the brake actuator lever. Loosen both nuts
on the cable housing. Remove nut
(A)
from
threaded end. Pull threaded end of brake cable
from mounting hole in brake and switch assem-
bly and remove cable wire thru slot.
11-1
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t
"A"
Remove from
Cable
Housing
\Nut
"B"
Loosen
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