ADJUSTMENT
To
ensure correct end play and maintain
proper engagement of pinion to flywheel adjust-
ment
is
required.
To adjust rotate starter clutch assembly
counterclockwise until pinion gear is fully ex-
tended against stop washer.
Place
a
0.078" gauge (feeler gauges .018
+
.019
+
.020
+
.021
=
.078) between base of
flywheel teeth and top of pinion gear teeth as
shown.
Move starter assembly up
or
down on mounting
screws to obtain correct adjustment.
Torque mounting screws to
170
in.-lbs.
(14
ft.-lbs.)
(19
N.M)
When disengaged starter pinion teeth must
clear flywheel teeth.
Reconnect red lead from starter assembly to
wiring harness.
Reinstall fuel/oil tank assembly to mounting
bracket. Insert spring clip to secure tank assem-
bly
to
mounting bracket. Reinstall three screws
securing fuel/oil tank assembly to engine.
Torque mounting screws to
55
in.-lbs.
Reinstall fuel line
to
fuel shut-off valve and
secure with clamp.
Reconnect battery connector and install rear
access door.
Reconnect spark plug lead.
Open fuel shut-off valve.
Test mower for proper starter engagement and
operation.
NOTE:
Oil injection Models:
To
prevent
pos-
sible powerhead damage resulting from air
entering oil line during servicing; we recom-
mend draining fuel tank and running mower
using
a
64:l
fuel/oil pre-mix until no air bubbles
are observed in oil lines. Minimum
20
minutes.
(5
ft.-lbs.)
(6
N.M)
6-1
1
.078
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