NOTE: Be certain that the left roller bracket and the right roller bracket are set in the same position.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat adjustment lever (located under the seat) to the left and slide the seat forward or backwards. See Figure
10.Make sure seat is locked into one of the six adjustment positions before operating the tractor.
Seat
•Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint away from the jam nut to lengthen the drag link.
•Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved.
NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links will cause the front tires
Front tire
•Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead travel. Insert a 1/4" dowel up through aligning holes in both the steering gear and support plate. See Figure 12.
Seat Adjustment Lever
Figure 10
STEERING ADJUSTMENT
Insert Dowel
Here
Support
Plate
Drag Links
Steering Gear
Steering
Shaft
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if the ball joints or drag links are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
Hex Nut and | Grease Fitting | Pivot Bar | |
Lock Washer | |||
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Axle
Drag Link
Ball Joint | Jam Nut |
Figure 11
Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right side:
•Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the rear of the ball joint. See Figure 11.
•Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of ball joint. See Figure 11.
NOTE: View shown from beneath tractor. 
Figure 12
•In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
•Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
•The measurement taken in front of the axle should be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken behind the axle.
•Adjust if necessary.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), disengage all clutches and blades. Keep clear of all moving parts.
Refer to separate engine manual packed with your unit for carburetor adjustment information or see an authorized engine service dealer.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough and may result in permanent engine damage. Be certain that the air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before attempting to adjust the carburetor.
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