knob(Figure22)clockwise1turnandrepeat
steps4through6.
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Figure22
1.Wheel-drive-controlknob
•Ifthewheelsspinbeforeyoufullyengage
theself-propel-drivebar,thetractionbelt
istootight.Rotatethewheel-drive-control
knob(Figure22)counterclockwise1turn
andrepeatsteps4through6.
8.Foranewtractionbelt,rotatethe
drive-cable-adjustmentknobclockwise1
additionalturntoallowforthenormalstretching
ofthebeltduringthebreak-inperiod.
Note:Youcanskipthisstepifyouareadjusting
ausedbelt.
MaintainingtheBlade
Alwaysmowwithasharpblade.Asharpbladecuts
cleanlyandwithouttearingorshreddingthegrass
blades.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Closethefuelvalvebymovingthefuel-valve
levertotheleft.
4.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.
5.Tipthemachineontoitsrightside(aircleaner
up)asshowninFigure23.
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Figure23
1.Blade3.Bladeboltandlockwasher
2.Accelerator
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