Drive Adjustment( Fig. 17)
Note: The drive system consists of pulleys, a belt, and a bowden cable linking the
transmission to the drive handle. As these components wear, adjustment may be needed.
To adjust the drive linkage perform the following:
• Loosen the locking nut with a wrench (not supplied).
• Hold the upper bolt and turn the lower bolt clockwise to shorten the bowden cable,
counterclockwise to lengthen the bowden cable.
• Start the mower to test the function of the drive control lever and tighten the locking
nut once self-propel can engage.
Note: The bowden cable must be loose with the self-propel drive contol lever in the
released position; otherwise, the machine may creep when the drive control lever is
disengaged.
Note: Self-propelled speed can change on slopes.
NOTE: After releasing the drive control lever, if the mower will not roll backwards, push the mower forward
slightly to disengage the drive wheels.
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower may have been shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. Convert to bagging or discharge
modes by changing the installed accessories.
NOTE: This lawn mower has three functions. Change functions by changing the installed accessories as
shown in the following chart.
OPERATION
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
upper bolt
locking nut
Lower bolt
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