°Removetheshiftcoverpanelandlocatethespeed controlrod.SeeFigure18.
NOTE: There is a small yellow wire connected to a spring switch on the underside of the shift cover panel. Be careful not to damage it when removing the panel.
Ferrule and
Hairpin Clip
Speed Control Rod
Figure 18
°Remove the hairpin clip which secures the speed control rod'sferrule to the speed bracket. See Figure 18.
At the factory, the speed control rod is adjusted so that
°Adjust the speed control by threading the ferrule inward so that no more than
NOTE: Fgure is NOT to scale
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,Reinsert the ferrute and
°Reassemble the shirt cover panel, start the tractor's engine and test the futt range of speeds.
IMPORTANT: If the above adjustment did not result in the tractor obtaining the full range of speeds, see an authorized service dealer to have the variable speed drive system inspected and professionally adjusted.
SteeringAdjustment
(UnitsWithAdjustableTie Rod)
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if either the tie rod and ferrule are being replaced due to damage or wear, the tie rod may need to be adjusted. To do so, proceed as follows:
NOTE: A replacement cotter pin (part no.
,Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead travel.
,In front of the pivot bar, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
,Behind the pivot bar, 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 pivot bar should be between 1/16° and 5/16" less than the
measurement taken behind the pivot bar. If it is not, an adjustment is necessary. Proceed as follows.
,Locate the ferrule at the right end of the tie rod, just to the rear of the right, front tire of tractor. See Figure 20.
Flat Washe
Tie Rod
Right Axle
Right Front Tire
Figure 20
Remove the cotter pin and fiat washer which
secures the adjustment ferrule to the tractors right axle.
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