Forward and Reverse Speed Adjustment

(Figure 20)

IMPORTANT: The unit should track within 2 feet (0.61 m) of a straight line for 30 feet (9.14 m).

The travel of the steering levers may need adjustment if:

•The unit turns to the right or left when both steering levers are pushed as far forward as possible.

•The unit turns to the right or left when both steering levers are pulled back as far rearward as possible.

NOTE: The side the unit turns toward indicates that the wheel on that side is turning slower than the other wheel. Either the wheel that is turning faster needs to slow down or the wheel that is turning slower needs to be sped up to allow the unit to travel in a straight line.

1.Determine which way the unit turns.

2.Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 17).

NOTE: The forward travel adjustment bolt adjusts the forward travel of the steering lever. The rear travel adjustment bolt adjusts the rearward travel of the steering lever.

3. Adjust speed by:

•Turning adjustment bolt clockwise to decrease steering lever travel.

•Turning adjustment bolt counter clockwise to increase steering lever travel.

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1.Forward Travel Adjustment Bolt

2.Rear Travel Adjustment Bolt

3.Steering Lever

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Figure 20

REPLACING PTO BELT

Remove (Figure 21)

1.Lower mower deck to the ground.

2.Remove belt covers from mower deck.

CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Keep body parts well away from idler when performing this operation.

3.Hook a puller into idler hole and pull idler arm towards outside of unit until tension is removed from PTO belt.

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1.

Idler Spring

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Idler Pulley

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Electric Clutch

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Idler Arm

3.

PTO Belt

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Belt Cover

4.

Idler Hole

 

 

 

Figure 21

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4.Remove PTO belt from left mower deck pulley.

5.Slowly release idler arm until tension is removed from idler spring.

6.Remove PTO belt from mower deck and electric clutch.

Install (Figure 21)

NOTE: Do not install PTO belt on left mower deck pulley in step 1.

1.Install PTO belt on electric clutch and mower deck.

2.Hook a puller into idler hole and pull idler arm towards outside of unit until PTO belt can be routed around left mower deck pulley.

3.Slowly release idler arm until idler pulley rests firmly against PTO belt.

4.Install belt covers on mower deck.

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