Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 10)

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2-1. EDGER.
2-1.1 Checking the Clutch Rod Adjustment.
The clutch rod on your edger has been pread-
justed at the factory. Before operating the
edger, check the adjustment of the clutch rod
as follows.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it
away from the spark plug.
2. With the blade clutch/depth control lever in the
disengaged position (notch nearest the opera-
tor’s position), carefully pull the recoil starter
rope. The belt on the edger should not turn. If
the belt (and blade) turns, remove the hairpin
clip and flat washer, and remove the lower
clutch rod from the pivot arm extension. See
Figure 2-2. Turn the clutch rod one or two turns
clockwise to shorten the rod. Insert lower
clutch rod into pivot arm extension, and
recheck the adjustment.
3. Check to be certain the blade clutch/depth
control lever can be moved to the furthest
notch forward. If not, remove the hairpin clip
and flat washer, and turn the clutch rod one or
two turns clockwise to shorten the rod. Insert
lower clutch rod into pivot arm extension, and
recheck the adjustment. Be certain to recheck
the operation in both positions after making
any adjustment to the rod. Secure lower clutch
rod with flat washer and hairpin clip when
adjustment is correct.
WARNING
When operating the edger, stop engine imme-
diately and readjust the clutch rod if blade
turns with blade clutch/depth lever in the disen-
gaged position.
2-1.2 Belt Removal and Replacement.
1. Remove belt guard assembly at engine pulley
by first removing hex nuts and lock washers.
See Figure 2-3.
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