Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
Steering Wheel AdjustmentB C
NOTE: The steering wheel on Snapper models is not adjustable.
1. Use a suitable punch to remove the roll pin at the base of the steering wheel (B, Figure 41).
2. | Pull down on the rubber boot to expose the two holes | A | |
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3. | Align the hole in the steering wheel with the appropri- | ||
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| ate steering shaft hole and install the roll pin. |
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NOTE: Steering wheel is factory installed with the roll pin |
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in the bottom hole. |
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Steering Gear Adjustment |
| Figure 41. Steering Wheel Components | |||
If there is excessive slack in the steering system, the |
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steering gear backlash can be removed. |
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1. See Figure 42. Locate the steering gear assembly on | C. Steering Wheel | ||||
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the underside of the tractor. Loosen the two nuts and |
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adjust the bracket so the gear teeth are closely | for |
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meshed. |
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2. Tighten nuts (A, Figure 42) to |
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after adjustment. | Not |
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Brake Adjustment |
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1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, bl ck he |
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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 43) and adjust- |
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ment nut (B). |
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| Figure 42. Steering Gear Adjustment | ||
4. With the parking brake engaged, m asure the com- | |||||
A. Nuts |
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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 43) 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 43. Brake Spring Adjustment
A.Brake Spring
B.Adjustment Nut
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