Maintenance
5. If adjustment is needed, loosen the nut against the yoke and while applying slight rearward pressure on the motion control lever, turn the head of the adjustment bolt in the appropriate direction until lever is centered (keeping rearward pressure on the lever will keep the pin at the end of the slot and allow the adjustment bolt to move the lever to the appropriate position). Tighten lock nut.
6. Repeat on opposite side of unit.
Figure 25
1. Feeler gauge
•If the gap is less than 0.010 inch, then reinstall the shim and reference the Troubleshooting section.
•If the gap is sufficient, proceed to the safety check in step F.
F.Perform the following safety check:
a.Sit on the seat and start the engine.
b.Make sure the blades Do Not engage with the PTO switch “off ” and the clutch disengaged.
If the clutch does not disengage, reinstall the shim and reference the Troubleshooting section.
c.Engage and disengage the PTO switch ten consecutive times to ensure the clutch is functioning properly. If the clutch does not engage properly, reference the Troubleshooting section.
Reverse Indicator
Adjustment
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Unhook seat latch and tilt seat forward.
3.Begin with either the left or right motion control lever. Move lever to the neutral position and pull lever back until the clevis pin (on arm below pivot shaft) contacts the end of the slot (just beginning to put pressure on spring). (Figure 26).
4.Check where lever is relative to notch in console (should be centered allowing lever to pivot outward to the neutral lock position).
Figure 26
1. | Turn bolt here | 4. | Yoke |
2. | Lever centered in notch | 5. | Loosen here |
3. | End of slot | 6. | Reverse indicator |
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Motion Control Linkage Adjustment
WARNING
Engine must be running and drive wheels must be turning so motion control adjustment can be performed. Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal injury.
Keep fingers, hands, and clothing clear of rotating components and hot surfaces.
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