Neutral Adjustment Gear, Mower Adjustments

when the front pedal edge is i/4” above the frame (pedal fully depressed). If it is not, loosen nut (A, figure 21), read- just pedal as necessary, then retighten nut.

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT - GEAR

If the tractor creeps forward or backward with the gear selector in the neutral gate and the engine running, per- form the following adjustment:

1.Release the parking brake. Move the gear selector until neutral is found and the tractor can be wheeled freely back and forth.

2.See figure 22. Raise the seat and loosen the hard- ware (A) securing the gear selector shaft (B).

3.Place the gear selector shaft in the neutral gate and retighten the hardware securing shaft.

Adjustments

Figure 23 . Steering Gear Adjustment

A. Capscrews

STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT

If there is excessive slack in the steering system, the steering gear back lash can be eliminated with the fol- lowing adjustment.

1.See figure 23. Loosen the two capscraws and adjust the bracket so the gear teeth are closely meshed.

2.Tighten capscrews after adjustment.

MOWER ADJUSTMENTS

Leveling The Mower

If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling. Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an uneven cut. Tire pressure should be as follows:

•Front: 12 - 15 psi (62-l 03 kPa)

•Rear: 10 - 12 psi (56-62 kPa)

1.With the mower installed, place the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn the front wheels straight forward.

2.Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.

3.Place the mower in high-cut position. Arrange the mower blades so that they are both pojnttng from side-to-side (figure 24).

4.See figure 24. Measure the distance between the outside tips of each blade and the ground. If there is more than i/8” (3mm) difference between the mea- surements on each side, proceed to step 5. If the dif- ference is l/6” (3mm) or less, proceed to step 6.

Simplicity 1692971, 1692963 Neutral Adjustment Gear, Steering Gear Adjustment, Mower Adjustments