Simplicity 16HP V-Twin manual Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service, Steering Wheel Adjustment

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Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

1.Use a suitable drift to remove the roll pin at the base of the steering wheel (see Figure 32).

2.Pull down on the rubber boot to expose the two holes in the steering shaft.

3.Align the hole in the steering wheel with the appropri- ate steering shaft hole and install the roll pin.

NOTE Steering wheel is factory installed with the roll pin in the bottom hole.

Figure 32. Steering Wheel Removal

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

See Figure 33. The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat into oosition.

Figure 33. Seat Adjustment

STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT

If there is excessive slack in the steering system, the steering gear backlash can be removed.

1.See Figure 34. Loosen the two nuts and adjust the bracket so the gear teeth are closely meshed.

-2. Tighten nuts after adjustment.

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Figure 34. Steering Gear Adjustment

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