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Figure31
1.Spring3.Cableclampscrew
2.Brakecableconduit
6.Holdthebladecontrolbarsothattheoutsideofthe
baris5-1/2inches(14cm)fromtheoutsideofthe
handle,andpullthecabletotheremovetheslack,
butdonotputtensiononthespring(Figure32).
Figure32
1.5-1/2inches(14cm)
3.Bladecontrolbar
2.Handle
7.Torquethecableclampscrewto100to120in-lb(11
to14N-m)tolocktheadjustmentinplace.
8.Measurethelengthofthespringbothbeforeand
afterengagingthebladecontrolbar.Thedifference
betweenthese2lengthsisthespringstretch.
Note:Thespringstretchmustbebetween0.290
and0.310inches(7.4to7.9mm).Youmayneed
toadjustthecableadjustertoachievethisvalue
(Figure30).
Donotovertightenthebladebrakecable.
Overtighteningthebladebrakecablecould
preventthebladebrakefromcontactingthe
brakedrumwhenyoureleasethecontrolbar.
Ifthebladebrakedoesnotcontactthebrake
drum,thebladewillnotstoprotating,which
couldcauseseriouspersonalinjury.
•Eachtimeyouadjustthebrakecable,ensure
thatthebrakestopsthebladein3seconds
orless.
•Ifthebladedoesnotstoprotatingin3
secondsorless,bringthemowertoan
AuthorizedServiceDealerforinspection
andrepair.
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