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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,
service or repairs with the engine running. STOP
engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove
key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and
secure away from plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool
before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and vent
must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
4.3 REAR ENGINE RIDER DRIVE COMPONENTS
(Continued from previous page)
4.3.1. WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
4. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
Move and hold the park brake lever in the “ON”
position and release the clutch/brake pedal to lock
the park brake. See Figure 4.6.
FIGURE 4.6
5. Measure the distance between end of
clutch/brake cable and bottom of housing.
Measurement should be no less than 1/2” and no
greater than 3/4”. See inset of Figure 4.7.
6. If measurement is less than 1/2” or greater than
3/4”, loosen the two jam-nuts (shown in Figure 4.8)
holding the clutch/brake cable to the chain case
bracket.
7. Adjust cable up or down using the jam-nuts to
obtain a distance of 1/2” to 3/4” between end of
clutch/brake cable (adjustment shown in inset of
Figure 4.7) and bottom of housing. See Figure 4.7.
8. After adjustment is complete, securely tighten cable
jam-nuts.
FIGURE 4.7
FIGURE 4.8
PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN
MOVE PARK
BRAKE LEVER
HOUSING
CHAIN
CASE
CLUTCH
YOKE
COTTER PIN
BRAKE
CABLE
CHAIN
CASE
LOOSEN
JAM NUTS
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