Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
4.3TRACTOR DRIVE COMPONENTS 4.3.1. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1.To be properly adjusted, the brake should stop the tractor in approximately 6 feet from top speed when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed.
2.Adjust brake when necessary as follows:
3.Turn engine “OFF”. Remove key.
4.Locate brake adjustment nut underneath the rear of tractor. See Figure 4.13.
5.Turn nut clockwise to increase braking action or counterclockwise to decrease braking action.
6.Start engine and test brake.
7.Continue adjustment as described above until proper adjustment is achieved.
FUEL TANK
ROTATE TO
LESSEN “PLAY”
ECCENTRIC MOUNTING NUT
FIGURE 4.14
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INCREASE BRAKING OR COUNTER | 4.3.3. SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT |
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FIGURE 4.13 | control lever as follows: |
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| 2. | Turn engine “OFF”. Remove key. |
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DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or |
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service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. |
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STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark |
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plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from |
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spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely |
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hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components |
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4.3.2STEERING ADJUSTMENT
Should excessive “Play” be noted in the steering, adjust as follows:
1.Turn engine “OFF”. Remove key.
2.From left side of tractor, locate the steering sector below fuel tank. See Figure 4.14.
MOUNTING NUTS
FIGURE 4.15
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