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    carrfamily4 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 22, 2009, 03:48 PM
    Mower want pull
    I have a Troy-bilt self-propelled mower model 830, I've had it less than a year, but now it want pull when the lever is down for the self propel, what could be my problem?
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    Jun 22, 2009, 04:04 PM

    Check to be sure the belt is not loose or broken. You can adjust that handle to pull more cable, it may have slipped.
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    Jun 22, 2009, 04:21 PM

    Hi,
    Another unusual problem that surfaces with MTD-made machines that are variable speed is that the system can jam. You may try holding down the bail and moving the speed control from minimum to maximum a couple of times. There should indeed be a thumbwheel to adjust the cable.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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