DR Power Walk-behind 12.5 HP Tecumseh with 42 Lawn Deck - Manual (Page 39)

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Adjusting the Wheel Clutch Cable
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE AND WAIT
FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT
AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, tension on the Wheel Clutch Lever should increase when the Lever is about
parallel to (almost touching) the Handlebar Grip.
Tools Needed:
•
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
1. Find the Wheel Clutch Cable Adjuster on the Bracket on the underside of the machine (Figure 27).
2. Loosen the Lower Nut on the Spring side of the Bracket by 1/8" to 1/4", and then tighten the Nut on the
Upper side against the Bracket. Check the tension on the Wheel Clutch Lever and repeat the adjustment
as needed.
IF YOU OVER TIGHTEN THE WHEEL CLUTCH CABLE, THE MACHINE MAY LURCH FORWARD WHEN
SHIFTING INTO GEAR. USE CAUTION WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR. TEST ADJUSTMENT USING THE
PROCEDURE ON PAGE 20.
Bracket
Wheel Clutch Cable Adjuster
Figure 27
Spring
Upper
Nut
Lower
Nut