Tracking Adjustment

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

•1/4" gap should exist between the "U" shaped brake arm and the inside of the brake bolt head. See Fig. 21.

	HEAD OF
	BRAKE BOLT
"U" SHAPED	BRAKE CABLE
BRAKE ARM

FIGURE 21

•The 1/4" gap can be adjusted with the brake swivel (located under the seat), pull pin and rotate swivel one turn counterclockwise to increase gap or clockwise to decrease the gap until the 1/4" gap is attained. See Fig. 22.

SWIVEL

IMPORTANT: DO NOT adjust the drive cables in an attempt to resolve tracking issues. Cables are set at the factory and should only be ad- justed by authorized service retailers.

If the mower is not tracking straight, check the air pressure in both rear tires. Recommended air pressure is 15 psi. If the unit will not track straight, follow the steps below. Tracking must be checked on a flat and level concrete or blacktop surface.

•Mower is tracking to the right. Increase the air pressure 2-3 psi in the right rear tire or decrease the air pressure 2/3 psi in the left rear tire.

•Mower is tracking to the left. Increase the air pressure 2-3 psi in the left rear tire or decrease the air pressure 2/3 psi in the right rear tire.

Recheck tracking and keep making adjustments with the tire pressure until the unit tracks straight. DO NOT exceed maximum recommended tire pressure 24 psi.

Record the tire pressure for future reference.

BRAKE CABLE

HAIR PIN

FIGURE 22

NOTE: After making any adjustments, check to make sure the brake disengages the brake sprockets, when the brake is in the "OFF" position.