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is tightened, you should be able to move the steering control lever to the reverse position, let it go, and the steering
lever should return itself to the neutral position. This should finish the adjustment for the RH side steering control.
Double check to make sure you have all fasteners tightened to the correct torque specifications.
11.Repeat steps 4 thru 9 for the LH side.
12.Once both sides are properly adjusted, double check them together to make sure everything is working properly.
13.IIMPORTANT: With the engine off, disconnect the two female spade connectors from each other (from step #3)
and reconnect them to the seat switch. This must be completed so the safety circuit is functioning properly. Refer
to the machine’s owner’s manual for operation check.
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor without plugging the tractor wiring harness into the seat
switch. This switch is an important part of the safety start interlock system. Serious injury can result
if the seat switch is not plugged into the tractor’s wiring harness.
14.Check to make sure all tools or obstructions are removed from under the tractor. Assemble the drive wheels and
lugnuts. Torque the lugnuts to 65-75 ft-lbs.
15.Jack up the rear of the tractor and remove the jack stands. Lower the tractor to the ground and remove the jack.
16.The control levers should be adjusted so that they a lign vertically with each other when in the neutral position
(FIG.33). Space between ends of control handles to be .50” ±.25”.
17.Check the hydraulic oil level after final adjustments. Make sure oil level is within operating range specified.
Steering dampener
The steering dampener (FIG.38) is spring loaded to return the control levers to the neutral position from the reverse
position. This gives the operator a sense of neutral during operation.
If the tractor does not return to neutral from reverse then adjust as follows:
To set the steering dampeners in the correct operating position follow these steps:
1. Shut engine off, place control levers in the park brake position, disengage deck clutch, remove ignition switch key
and disconnect negative battery cable before doing any adjustments.
2. Place the control lever in the neutral position (FIG.34).
3. Loosen the steering dampener’s rear ball stud (FIG.38).
4. Pull the dampener spring housing, to the rear, past the point that the internal spring is engaged.
5. Release the dampener spring housing and allow the internal spring to bring the housing back to the neutral posi-
tion.
6. Tighten the nut on the steering dampener’s rear ball stud.
7. To check, move the control lever to the reverse position and release. The control lever should return to the neutral
position. If not, repeat steps 1 through 6.
Park brake spring adjustment
Occasionally check the park brake spring adjustment using the following method:
1. Shut engine off, place control levers in the park brake position, disengage deck clutch, remove ignition switch key
and disconnect negative battery cable before doing any adjustments.
2. Position the control lever in the park brake position.