Exmark Lazer Z XP manual Motion Control Adjustment, Caster Adjustment

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NOTE: The nuts to the front of the unit on RH rod has left-hand threads. FIGURE 19

MOTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

f)Start engine. Brake must be engaged and motion control levers out to start engine. Operator does not have to be in the seat. Run engine at full throttle and release brake.

g)The reverse indicator spring must be correct before the following adjustments can be made. See Section 5.2.12.

NOTE: The motion control lever needs to be in neutral while making any necessary adjustments.

The left rod assembly controls the left wheel and the right rod assembly controls the right wheel.

h)Bring the RH motion control lever into the neutral position. Adjust RH pump control rod length by rotating the double nuts on the rod in the appropriate direction until the wheels slightly creep in reverse. (See Figure 19) Move the motion control lever to the reverse position and while applying slight pressure to the lever allow the reverse indicator spring to bring the levers back to neutral. The wheel must stop turning or slightly creep in reverse.

i)When adjustment is complete, re-tighten lock nuts to the ball joints at rear of the RH pump control linkage (See Figure 19).

j)Bring the LH motion control lever into the neutral position. Adjust the LH pump control rod length by rotating the tracking adjustment knob in the appropriate direction until the wheels slightly creep in reverse. Move the motion control lever to the reverse position and while applying slight pressure to the lever allow the reverse indicator spring to bring the levers back to neutral. The wheel must stop turning or slightly creep in reverse. See Figure 19.

k)Shut off unit. Remove jumper wire from wire harness connector and plug

connector into seat switch.

5.2.14Caster pivot bearings pre-load adjustment.

a)Remove dust cap from caster and tighten

nyloc nut until washers are flat and back off 1/4 of a turn to properly set the pre- load on the bearings. If disassembled, make sure the spring washers are reinstalled as shown in Figure 20.

FIGURE 20

CASTER ADJUSTMENT

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