ratchet or wrenchand tighten thebolt securely.
This bolt is very difficult to overtighten.
Figure 27
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Adjusting the Self-propel Drive
Cable
Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if
the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the
self-propel drive cable.
1• Loosen the cable support nut (Figure 29)•
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Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure 27)•
Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure 28)•
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Figure 29
This figure is simplified for the purpose of clarity.
2. Pull down the cable jacket (toward the mower) until
there is no slack in the cable (Figure 30).
Figure 28
Figure 30
This figure is simplified for the purpose of clarity.
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Important: Position the curved ends of the
blade to point toward the mower housing.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to
60 ft-lb (82 N-m).
Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N-m)
is very tight. While holding the blade with a
block of wood, put your weight behind the
3. Tighten the nut on the cable support•
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