•Thread the front speed control link in or out of the ferrule until the hole in the link lines up with the pin on the variable speed torque bracket. Secure with the flat washer and cotter pin removed in step 10.
•Push the rear speed control link backward using light pressure, and hold it in this position as you thread it into or out of the ferrule until the hole in the link lines up with the pin on the variable speed torque bracket.
•Models 820 thru 829 Only: Turn the link three more times (making it longer).
•Move the speed control lever toward the right so the hole in the rear speed control link fits over the pin on the variable speed torque bracket. Secure with the flat washer and cotter pin removed in step 8.
•Remove the 3/4" shim from beneath the bracket on the
QUICK ADJUSTMENT SEAT
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 22. Make sure seat is locked into one of the six adjustment positions before operating the garden tractor.
Seat
Adjustment
Lever
Seat
Figure 22
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT SEAT
To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the four screws on the bottom of the seat. Refer to Figure 2. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the four screws.
STEERING ADJUSTMENT
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction compared to the other, the steering drag link must be adjusted. To adjust the drag link follow these steps. See to Figure 23.
•Loosen hex jam nut (A) at the rear of the ball joint.
•Loosen and remove hex nut (B).
•Lift the threaded portion of the ball joint out of the steering arm. Please do not misplace the hardware used to hold ball joint to steering arm. You will need it again.
•Set the front wheels facing straight ahead.
•Turn the steering wheel to the right or the left to match the alignment holes in the steering brace and the steering gear.
•Once aligned, drop a nail through the steering brace and steering gear alignment holes.
•Adjust the ball joint in or out on the drag link until the threaded portion of the ball joint slips through the hole in the steering arm. Make sure lock washer (C) is in position between the ball joint and the steering arm.
•Tighten hex jam nut (A) against the ball joint.
•Reattach the ball joint to the steering arm with hex nut (B). Finger tighten only at this time.
•Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and the right to make sure that the drag link does not touch any part of the tractor frame. If the drag link does touch, start at step 1 and redo the adjustment.
•Tighten hex nut (B).
•Remove the nail used to align the steering gear.
Steering | Place Nail Here | Drag Link |
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Brace |
| Hex Jam Nut (A) |
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| Ball Joint |
Alignment | Lock | |
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Holes | Hex Nut (B) | |
Steering Gear | ||
Steering Arm | ||
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Figure 23
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The brake is located on the right side of the transaxle. During normal operation of this machine, the brake is subject to wear and will require periodic examination and adjustment. To see if brake needs adjusting proceed as follows.
WARNING: Do not adjust the brake while the engine is running. Be sure to block the wheels of the tractor before making the brake adjustment.
•Set the parking brake by depressing the clutch- brake pedal and pulling up the parking brake knob.
•Working on the right side of the tractor, try inserting a piece of paper through the coils of the brake spring. See Figure 24.
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