Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Install new belt around engine pulley first, then around transaxle pulley and lastly into all the idler pulleys.

•Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on proper side of all belt keepers.

•Engage the drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring.

•Reinstall mower.

RETAINER
SPRING
DRIVE BELT
TENSION HANDLE
ENGINE PULLEY		TRANSAXLE
ENGINE PULLEY		PULLEY
BELT KEEPER		PULLEY
BELT KEEPER
	FLAT IDLER
		BELT
BELT		KEEPER
BELT
KEEPER	CLUTCHING	CLUTCHING
V-IDLER	CLUTCHING	FLAT IDLER
	IDLER

FIG. 27

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 28)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

•Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to “OFF” position and engage parking brake.

•Loosen the adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

•Move motion control lever to the neutral position (N).

•Tighten the adjustment bolt.

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

FIG. 28

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.

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 toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 29)

•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 TOE-IN (See Figs. 29 and 30)

•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.

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.