Speed control adjustment (see figure 23) – Bolens 820 thru 829 User Manual
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SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
(See Figure 23)
NOTE:
When operating the unit initiaily or after
replacing the belts, there will be little difference
between the highest two speeds until after the belts
have gone through a break-in period and have
seated themselves into the pulleys.
If speed control adjustment is needed, adjust the
speed control links as follows. (A 3/4" shim or
suitable spacer is required.)
1. Start the engine.
2. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL position.
3.
Place the speed control lever in highest speed
position.
4.
Release the clutch-brake pedal completely, then
slowly depress the pedal all the way (to park
position). Hold the pedal in this position.
5. Turn the engine off.
6.
After engine stops completely, release the
clutch-brake pedal.
7.
Remove the transmission cover by removing the
parking brake knob, shift knob and two truss
machine screws.
8.
Disconnect the rear speed control link from the
variable speed torque bracket by removing the
cotter pin and flat washer.
9.
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12
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15.
Models 820 thru 829: Place the speed control
lever in the first position.
Models 840 thru 849: Place the speed control
lever in the second position.
Disconnect the front speed control link from the
variable speed torque bracket by removing the
cotter pin and flat washer.
Place a 3/4" shim or other suitable object under
the point on the bracket on the clutch-brake
pedal as shown.
Thread the front speed control link in or out of
the ferrule until the hole in the link lines up with
the pin on the variable speed torque bracket.
Secure with the flat washer and cotter pin
removed in step 10.
Push the rear speed control link backward using
light pressure, and hold it in this position as you
thread it into or out of the ferrule until the hole in
the link lines up with the pin on the variable
speed torque bracket.
Models 820 thru 829 Only: Turn the link three
more times (making it longer).
Move the speed control lever toward the right so
the hole in the rear speed control link fits over
the pin on the variable speed torque bracket.
Secure with the flat washer and cotter pin
removed in step 8.
Remove the 3/4" shim from beneath the bracket
on the clutch-brake pedal.
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