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TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

•Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to “OFF” position and engage parking brake.

•Loosen the adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

•Move motion control lever to the neutral position (N).

•Tighten the adjustment bolt.

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

FIG. 27

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMIS- SION” in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 28)

•Position front wheels straight ahead.

•Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions “A” and “B”).

•Front dimension “A” should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension “B”.

TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 28 and 19)

•Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

•Adjust tie rod until dimension “A” is 1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension “B”.

•Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

B

FRONT OF TRACTOR

A

FIG. 28

ADJUSTMENT

SLEEVES

TIE ROD

JAM NUTS

FIG. 29

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Contents Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation MODELIMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away LAWN TRACTORI. GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULESIV. SERVICE Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersNever carry passengers or children even with the blades off CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Seat UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel Gauge WheelTO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK See Fig INSTALL SEAT See FigTO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER See Fig INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT See Figs. 6 andCHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS CHECKLISTCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK MOWER LEVELNESSOPERATION MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor KNOW YOUR TRACTORHEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower height TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig TO SET PARKING BRAKE See FigTO TRANSPORT See Figs. 7 and TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigTO OPERATE MOWER See Figs. 7 and TO OPERATE ON HILLSTO START ENGINE See Fig BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL ADD GASOLINEPURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPSMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE LUBRICATION CHART ¡CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSTIRES TRACTORBATTERY BRAKE OPERATIONV-BELTS ENGINECLEAN AIR SCREEN CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREASSPARK PLUGS CLEANINGAIR FILTER See Fig MUFFLERTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELTTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH See FigReinstall mower FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See FigTRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigREPLACING BATTERY See Fig INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING See FigTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULBTO ADJUST CARBURETOR TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See FigTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig ENGINE OIL STORAGEOTHER FUEL SYSTEMCORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSEEngine continues to run SERVICE NOTES SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50DELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTSELECTRICAL CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES GROUND DRIVE GROUND DRIVE 38,40 STEERING ASSEMBLY2015 37,39Adapter, Wheel Steering 6962 ENGINESPARK ARRESTER KIT Screw Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4 SEAT ASSEMBLY LIFT ASSEMBLY MOWER DECK Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented PART DECALSWHEELS & TIRES SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS PARTS AND SERVICE