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“F” SERIES STARTER STARTER INTERLOCK- SELF- PROPELLED MODELS The starter interlock is a safety feature on self-propelled models. Thissystempreventsstartingthe engine when the control handle is in the “DRIVE” position. The interlock cable is attached to the r e a r axle and an interlock lever. When the control handle is placed in “DRIVE” positionthe cablerotatestheinterlockleverupward
into a position that prevents the starter pinion from engaging the flywheel.When the control handle is placed in “NEUTRAL” position, the interlock cable moves the interlock lever downward, allowing the starter pinion to engage flywheel as shown. This permits starting the engine with the control handle in the “NEUTRAL” position only.
SAFETYWARNING A MISADJUSTMENT OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM COULD ALLOW STARTING OF THE ENGINE WITH CONTROL HANDLE IN THE ‘DRIVE” POSITION THUS CAUSING A POTENTIAL INJURY SITUATION FOROPERATOROR OTHERS.PROPER ADJUSTMENT IS AS FOLLOWS:
F" SERIES STARTER
1. Place control
handlein "NEUTRAL"position. Adjust clutch control rod by loosening clamp and pulling up on lower clutch lever and down on upper clutch rod
until a gap of 3/16" appears between the drive rollers and the rear wheels. Tightenclamp as tight as possible with hand pressure.
SAFETY WARNING IMPROPER TIGHTEN. NG OF CLUTCH ROD ANDLEVER CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN PERATOR LOSING CONTROLOF THE MOWER.
left rear wheel. Loosen cableretainerclip and position end of cable housing (with rubber grommet installed on cable) 1-1/2 inchesfromnearest edge of retainer clip as shown. Secureclip and reinstall drive roller guard and wheel.
2. Remove leftdriverollerguardand
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NOTE
Check felt wheel washers and replace if necessary. Do not lubricate the felt washers.
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3. Place control handle in “NEUTRAL” position. Observe movementof interlock lever.The lever
should be in a position that allows the starter pinion to engage the flywheel when the starter handle is pulled. There shouldbeapproximately inch between interlock lever and
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4. Place control
handle in “DRIVE” position. Observe movement of interlock tion cable lever. When properly adjusted interlock starter lever will move upward preventing Secure cable s t a r t e r pinion from engaging flywheel.
starter pinion. To adjust, remove spring clip and positioninterlockcable as shown to allow necessary movementof starter pinion. Hold interlock cable in position, DO NOT allow cable to move, and secure interlock cable to starter bracket with spring clipas shown.
To adjust,removespringclipand posiso interlock lever prevents pinion from engaging flywheel. with spring clip.
“F” SERIES STARTER 5. Check movement
of interlock lever in “NEUTRAL” and “DRIVE” position. Check to be certain mower will start with control handle locked in “NEUTRAL” position
ONLY. Mower should NOT start with control handle out of neutral position. If additional adjustment is required repeat steps 3 and 4.
SAFETY WARNING Check interlock operation whenever drive roller engagement or rear axle adjustment is changed. It is NOT necesary to checkinterlockadjustment when cutting height or handle height has been changed. Clutch ‘controlrod will require adjustment when handle height is changed.
6. To replaceinterlockcable,remove left side drive rollercover and rear wheel.Remove spring clip securing the cable to the .deck and rear axle. The interlock removecablefrom lever is designed with a “quick disconnect”feature that allows the cable assemblyto be easily removed. Remove spring clip securing cableto starter bracket. Rotate cableapproximately 45º counterclockwiseand remove cable fromin-
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terlock leveras shown. Reverse procedure when installing new cable. The washer locatedon the end of the cable must be installed next to the cable loopto secure cableto interlock lever.DO NOT lubricate interlock lever. DO NOT lubricate interlockcable if cablemovement is restricted or cableassemblydamaged replace cable.
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