Cub Cadet 997 - Manual (Page 12)

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Drive Control
The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control
handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the
drive belt. You will have to adjust the drive control if,
with the drive control engaged, the mower either does
not self-propel or it hesitates.
• To resolve the above problems, rotate the
adjustment wheel with your fingers: clockwise to
tighten the cable and counter-clockwise to loosen
the cable. See Figure 12.
NOTE: For some operators, the drive control may not
be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the handle
out by tightening the adjustment wheel.
Figure 12
Shift Lever Cable
Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift cable may be
necessary due to normal wear on the cable. Adjustment
is needed if all six speeds do not work.
The adjustable cable bracket is located on the left side
of the mower beside the engine. See Figure 13 .
Figure 13
• Start engine and place shift lever in the sixth speed
position. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug
wire and ground it against engine.
• Loosen hex nut which secures the adjustable cable
bracket. See Figure 13.
• Push back on the adjustable cable bracket and
tighten hex nut.
Engine Adjustments
Refer to the engine manual for these adjustments.
Adjustment
Bottom View
Wheel
Drive Clutch
Control
Upper
Handle
Shift Lever
1
2
3