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Set Clutch Lever Travel
Clutch lever setting is very important to ensure clutch is not
slipping or overloaded. Incorrect clutch setting may shorten
gearbox life.
The clutch is set correctly at the factory during assembly of the
mower. The clutch travel should be checked after the first five
hours of operation and then every fifty hours thereafter.
The clutch lever travel setting should be checked IMMEDIATELY
if clutch slipping is noted during operation of the mower.
To check and set the clutch:
1. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead from the
spark plug.
2. Remove the four screws securing the drive belt cover.
3. Hold the clutch bale arm closed against the upper handle as
shown.
Using a feeler gauge measure the cable gap (B) between the
dog-leg and plastic grommet. The gap must be between 0.5mm
and 1.0mm. Fig 1.
4. If the clutch setting is incorrect: Loosen the locknuts (A) Fig 2
on the upper end of the clutch cable. Adjust the outer cable in
the direction of the arrow to decrease the gap or opposite the
arrow direction to increase the gap.
5. Tighten the locknuts and recheck the gap before refitting drive
belt cover and spark plug lead.
A
Fig. 2
Upper
Handle
Speed and Drive Control
6. Refit drive Belt Cover using 4 screws and
washers. Fig 3.
Caution
When replacing the cover, make sure that the
cables are not pinched by the belt cover and are
neatly in position as shown before tightening the
cover screws.
Ensure spark plug lead is disconnected.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
B
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
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