Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT
If there is excessive slack in the steering system, the steering gear backlash can be removed.
1.See Figure 28. Locate the steering gear assembly on the underside of the tractor. Loosen the two nuts and adjust the bracket so the gear teeth are closely meshed.
2.Tighten nuts to
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Figure 28. Steering Gear Adjustment
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT |
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1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the |
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wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage the |
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parking brake. |
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2. Remove the mower deck (see Mower Deck |
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Removal). |
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3. Locate the brake spring (A, Figure 29) and adjust- |
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ment nut (B). | B | |
4. With the parking brake engaged, measure the com- | ||
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pressed spring length. The spring should be | ||
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(6,4 cm) when compressed. |
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If the spring is not within this range, turn the adjust- |
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ment nut (B, Figure 29) to compress or release the |
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spring. |
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If this adjustment does not correct a braking problem, |
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see your dealer. |
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| Figure 29. Brake Spring Adjustment | |
| A. Brake Spring | |
| B. Adjustment Nut |
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