Cub Cadet 997 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 12)

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

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