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How To Adjust The Attachment Clutch

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO ADJUST THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH _ cluAtRchNINmGu:st Tooperparteevecnotrreacntly.injury, the attachment In normal usage, the attachment clutch will not require an adjustment. However, if the cutting performance decreases or the quality of cut is poor, make the following changes. 1. When you mow, make sure the throttle control in in the FAST position. 2. Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position (Figure 30). 3. Stop the engine. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 4. Check the blade(s). Keep a sharp edge on the blade(s). A blade that is not sharp will cause the tips of the grass to become brown. If the quality of cut has not improved, replace the mower drive belt. See "How To Replace The Mower Drive Belt". If replacing the belt does not correct the problem, take the unit to a Sears or other qualified service center. Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position, Stop the engine. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 7. Check the operation of the blade brake, Rotate the pulley with your hand. Make sure the brake pad is pressed tightly against the pulley (Figure 31 ). _ agAaRinNsItNGth:e pIfultlheey, btarakkeethepaudnitdotoesa Sneoatrsproerssothteigrhqtluy- alified service center. 8. Move the attachment clutch to the ENGAGE position. Check the pad for the blade brake, If the pad is excessively worn or damaged, replace the brake pad assemblies. Correct replacement parts and assistance are available from a Sears service center. Attachment Clutch Engage Position Figure 30 10. Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short distance and again check the operation of the attachment clutch. 11. When you move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position, all movement will stop within five seconds. If there is movement of the belt or the blades continue to rotate, engage and disengage the attachment clutch five times to remove any excess rubber from a new mower drive belt, If you need assistance, take the unit to a Sears or other qualified service center. Blade Brake (Pad Against Pulley) MS-3620MA Figure 31 29

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SERVICE
AND ADJUSTMENT
4.
HOW TO ADJUST THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
_
ARNING:
To
prevent
an
injury,
the
attachment
clutch must operate
correctly.
In
normal
usage,
the
attachment
clutch
will
not
require
an
adjustment.
However,
if the cutting
performance
decreases
or the
quality of cut is poor, make the following
changes.
1.
When
you mow, make sure the throttle
control in in the FAST
position.
2.
Move the attachment
clutch
to the
DISENGAGE
position
(Figure 30).
3.
Stop the engine. Disconnect
the wire from the spark plug.
Attachment
Clutch
Engage
Position
Figure 30
Check the blade(s). Keep a sharp edge on the blade(s). A blade
that is not sharp
will cause the tips of the
grass to become
brown.
If the quality of cut has not improved, replace the mower
drive
belt.
See "How To Replace The Mower Drive Belt". If replacing
the belt does not correct the problem,
take the unit to a Sears
or other qualified
service center.
Move the
attachment
clutch
to the
DISENGAGE
position,
Stop the engine. Disconnect
the wire from the spark plug.
7.
Check the operation of the blade
brake,
Rotate the pulley with
your hand. Make sure the brake
pad
is pressed tightly against
the pulley (Figure 31 ).
_
ARNING:
If the brake
pad
does not press tightly
against
the pulley, take the unit to a Sears or other qu-
alified
service center.
8.
Move the
attachment
clutch
to the ENGAGE
position.
Check the pad for the blade
brake,
If the pad
is
excessively
worn or damaged,
replace the brake
pad
assemblies.
Correct
replacement
parts and assistance
are available
from a Sears
service center.
10.
Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short distance and
again check the operation
of the attachment
clutch.
11.
When you move the attachment
clutch
to the DISENGAGE
position,
all movement will stop within five seconds.
If there is
movement
of the belt or the blades continue to rotate, engage
and disengage
the attachment
clutch
five times
to remove
any excess
rubber from a new mower
drive
belt,
If you need
assistance,
take the unit to a Sears
or other qualified
service
center.
Blade
Brake
(Pad Against
Pulley)
Figure 31
MS-3620MA
29