Adjustments 8 Service
AWARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and trac- tor on level ground.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
The seat can be moved forward and back by moving the lever (A, Figure 26) underneath the front of the seat, then positioning the seat as desired.
Figure 26. Seat Adjustment
A. Seat Adjustment Lever
STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT
If there is excessive slack in the steering system, the steer- ing gear back lash can be eliminated by
1.Loosen the two capscrews (A, Figure 27)
2.Push the bracket so that the gear teeth are closely meshed.
3.Retighten the nuts after adjustment.
Figure 27. Steering Gear Adjustment
A. Capscrews
BRAKE & BRAKE SPRING
ADJUSTMENT - HYDRO
Note: All hydra brake adjustment is accomplished through brake spring adjustment.
1.Fully depress brake pedal and lock parking brake.
2.See Figure 28. With the tractor parked on a level sur- face adjust the brake rod nut (A) until spring (B) is compressed to a length of
3/4”).‘.
3.Check the adjustment by backing the tractor up a hill, engaging the parking brake, and shutting off the engine. While seated in the operator’s position park the tractor for at least 30 seconds and watch for movement.
If the parking brake does not hold, tighten the spring.
If the parking brake cannot be engaged, loosen the brake spring.
Figure 26. Brake Spring Adjustment - Hydro Models
A. Nut | B. Spring |
2 4 | 0 1 |
