SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
•Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in “OFF” position.
•Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot locations cut in the side of brake plate.
NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate.
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.012"
NYLON 
SLOT (3)
LOCKNUT (3) 
BRAKE PLATE
FIG. 28
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 29)
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.
•Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual.)
•Disconnect clutch wire harness.
•Remove clutch locator.
•Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.
•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades.
•Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around electric clutch.
•Install new belt by reversing above procedure.
ELECTRIC | CLUTCH LOCATOR |
CLUTCH | |
CLUTCHING |
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IDLER |
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STATIONARY |
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IDLER |
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TRANSMISSION |
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INPUT PULLEY | CLUTCH |
| WIRE |
| HARNESS |
FIG. 29
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 30)
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 |
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friction pack located on the right side of transmission. | 22 |
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•Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to “OFF” position, and engage parking brake.
•Adjust motion control lever by tightening adjustment locknut one half (1/2) turn.
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 to 1/2 turn.
Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary.
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMIS- SION” in the Operation section of this manual.
ADJUSTMENT |
LOCKNUT |
FIG. 30
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.
