Service Manual

MOWER DECKS
7 - 14 Mid-Size Walk Behind Service Manual
Blade Safety Switch Adjustment
(Fixed Deck)
1. Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wires.
2. Disengage the PTO so that the bellcrank is
touching the rear of the slot in the frame (Figure
179).
Figure 179
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3. Loosen the safety switch mounting bracket and
adjust the switch until the bellcrank depresses the
switch plunger 1/4” (6mm) (Figure 180). Make
sure the bellcrank DOES NOT contact the switch
body or damage to the switch will occur.
Figure 180
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4. Tighten the safety switch mounting bracket.
Adjusting the Blade Brake (Fixed
Deck)
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
3. If necessary, adjust the spring mounting bolts so
that the blade brake pad rubs against the pulley
edges (Figure 181).
Figure 181
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4. Adjust the nut at the end of the blade brake rod
until there is 1/8 - 3/16 inch (3 - 5mm) between the
nut and the spacer (Figure 181).
5. Engage the blades, and ensure that the blade
brake pad no longer contacts the pulley edges.
(1) Spring mounting bolts
(2) Blade brake pad
(3) 1/8 - 3/16 inch
(3 - 5mm)