Maintenance
through the front discharge deflector bracket, discharge deflector, and rear deflector bracket.
5.Make sure that the spring and rod are installed so that the rod is retained from sliding out by the front bracket and the spring holds the discharge deflector in the down position. Refer to (Figure 44) for proper orientation.
Important: The discharge deflector must be spring loaded in the down position. Lift the deflector up to test that it snaps to the full down position.
Adjustments
Tracking Adjustment
If the machine turns right or left when handles are pushed forward together, adjust the tracking plate on the side opposite the direction of turn (see Figure 45). Loosen the hardware that holds the tracking plate. Move the plate back until the unit drives straight. Tighten the hardware to lock the tracking plate in place. Readjust handles if necessary.
Figure 45
1. Control arm shaft | 3. Tracking plate |
2.Tracking plate nut
Brake Linkage Adjustment
1.Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.
2.Move the motion control levers outward to neutral position, engage parking brake, stop the engine, remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3.Setup the machine to be pushed by hand (see Pushing the Machine by Hand in the Operation section).
4.Raise the rear of machine up and support with jack stands (or equivalent support) just high enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely.
5.Engage/disengage the brake and check each drive tire to make sure each brake engages/disengages.
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