White Outdoor Z - 165 manual Adjusting Brake Force, Steering Adjustment

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ADJUSTING BRAKE FORCE

Brake Rod

Frame

Brake Arm

Measure Gap

Figure 14

1.Place the Z-series on level surface without the brake engaged and place blocks behind the wheels.

2.Turn the engine OFF and remove the key from the ignition.

3.From underneath the Z-series directly behind the caster wheel pivot bar, locate the brake rods. There are two, one on the right and one on the left. (See Figure 14)

4.The factory sets a 1/16” gap minimum between the brake arm and frame of the Z-Series. More adjustment may be necessary. (See Figure 14)

If:

Then:

 

 

Increased force is needed

Rotate brake rods clockwise.

 

 

Decreased force is needed

Rotate brake rods counterclockwise.

 

 

NOTE: If after adjusting the brake, the proper force has not been obtained more adjustment may be required.

5.Repeat process on the other brake rod.

6.Check the operation of the brakes before operating. If the adjustment does not help, see your dealer.

STEERING ADJUSTMENT

1.Remove the ignition key from ignition switch.

2.Detach the bottom of the rubber boot cover on the driver handles.

3.Slide the boot cover all the way up (toward the drive handles) to access the drive handle bolts.

4.Remove both bolts securing the drive handles.

5.Remove the drive handles and the rubber boot.

6.Remove the four bolts securing the retaining plate to the control tower cover.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyFinding Your Model Number Calling Warranty ServiceGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceDo not ChildrenSafety Labels Found On Unit Slope Gauge Controls IGNITION/LIGHT SwitchThrottle Lever and Choke Lever Front Lift HandleChoke Lever Throttle LeverParking Brake Pedal Power TAKE-OFF PTO SwitchBrake Pedal Speed Control BAR Drive HandlesSeat Adjustment Lever Indicator PanelBefore Operating OperationOperating Guidelines Stopping the Z-SERIESDriving on Slopes Starting a Flooded EngineDriving the Z-SERIES Quick Reference Chart Pushing Your Unit MowingAvoid Streaking Adjusting the Mower Deck Height AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Position Checking the Brake AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Adjusting Brake ForceJam Nuts Oil Check Change Capacity Type LubricationGrease Point Locations Engine Compartment MaintenanceFuel Tank Checking Hydraulic OILDraining Hydraulic OIL Adding Hydraulic OILCharging the Battery Battery MaintenanceReplacing the Head Lamp Bulb Changing the FuseInstalling the Battery Removing the BatteryJump Starting the Battery Cleaning the BatteryLeveling the Mower Deck Mower DecksWhen either side is lower than Removing the Mower Deck Pin Bracket Mower Deck Belt Routing Installing a NEW Mower Deck Drive BeltInstalling the Mower Deck Removing a Blade Installing a BladeCutting Blade Care Storage Installing a NEW Drive BeltLubrication of Mower Deck Removing the Drive BeltTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuidePage Page Page Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

Z - 165 specifications

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