SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
•Place V part of belt into grooves on transaxle and fan idler pulleys, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers.
•Retighten belt keeper above transaxle pulley.
•Place belt around clutching idlers as shown, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers.
•Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on proper side of all belt keepers.
•Reinstall mower.
IMPORTANT: CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 33)
The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of chassis.
•Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to “OFF” position and engage parking brake.
•Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
•While holding locknut, loosen jam nut
•Tighten locknut 1/4 turn.
•While holding locknut, tighten jam nut securely. NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move the motion control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above adjustment procedure by loosening locknut 1/4 turn.
Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary.
LOCKNUT |
JAM |
NUT |
FIG. 33
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should our transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in Operation section of this manual.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Front wheel
TO CHECK
•Position front wheels straight ahead.
•Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions “A” and “B”).
•Front dimension “A” should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension “B”.
TO ADJUST
•Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.
•Adjust tie rod until dimension “A” is 1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension “B”.
•Tighten jam nuts securely.
B 
FRONT OF TRACTOR
A 
FIG. 34
ADJUSTMENT
SLEEVE
TIE ROD
JAM NUTS
FIG. 35
FRONT WHEEL CAMBER
The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 36)
•Block up axle securely.
•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal.
•Repair tire and reassemble.
•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.
•Replace axle cover.
REAR WHEEL -
•Block rear axle securely.
•Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.
•Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
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