Carburetor Adjustment, Brake Adjustment

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 10.

•Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of ball joint. See Figure 10.

•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 to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16".

Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:

•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 11.

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. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.

NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough. Be certain it is clean and properly attached before adjusting carburetor. Refer to separate engine manual packed with your unit for information regarding air cleaner maintenance.

Refer to separate engine manual packed with your unit for carburetor adjustment information or see an authorized engine service dealer.

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. The brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows:

Insert Dowel

Here

Support

Plate

Drag Links

Steering Gear

•Looking at the transmission from the right side of the tractor, locate the compression spring and brake disc. See Figure 12.

Hex Nut

NOTE: View shown from beneath tractor.

Figure 11

Steering

Shaft

•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.

•Remove the dowel inserted earlier before attempting to operate the tractor.

Set Gap at .011"

Brake Disc	Compression
	Compression
	Spring

NOTE: View shown from beneath tractor. Transmission

Figure 12

•Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex nut found on the right side of the brake assembly. See Figure 12.

•Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the brake disc and the brake puck at .011".

•Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier.