Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool.

4.3 TRACTOR DRIVE COMPONENTS

4.3.1.BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

When adjusted properly, the brake should stop the tractor in approximately 6 feet or less from top speed. Drive the machine at maximum forward speed and apply the brake. If stopping distance is greater than 6 feet, brake adjustment is required.

ROTATE TO REDUCE “PLAY”

FUEL TANK

ECCENTRIC MOUNTING NUT

1.Turn engine “OFF”. Remove key.

2.Locate brake adjustment nut underneath the left side at the rear of tractor. See Figure 4.8.

3.Turn nut 1 turn clockwise to increase braking action. DO NOT over tighten brake adjustment.

4.Start engine and test brake.

5.Continue adjustment as described above until proper brake function is achieved.

ROTATE ADJUSTING NUT

CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE

BRAKING OR COUNTER

CLOCKWISE TO DECREASE

BRAKING

FIGURE 4.8

4.3.2.STEERING ADJUSTMENT

Should excessive “Play” be noted in the steering, adjust as follows:

1.Turn engine “OFF”. Remove key.

2.From left side of tractor, locate the steering sector below fuel tank. See Figure 4.9.

FIGURE 4.9

3.Loosen the eccentric mounting nut and rotate the eccentric clockwise until steering “Play” is reduced. See Figure 4.9.

4.Tighten eccentric mounting nut.

4.3.3.SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT

The shift linkage is set at the factory and should not require further adjustment. The shifter is adjusted properly when the speed control lever can be placed at rear edge of the neutral detent and the tractor remains absolutely stationary. If motion is detected, neutral adjustment will be required. DO NOT operate a machine that creeps when shifted to neutral.

1.Stop engine. Remove key.

2.Move speed control lever to rear edge of neutral detent and hold firmly.

3.Locate neutral adjustment nut underneath the right rear of the tractor. See Figure 4.10

NEUTRAL

ADJUSTMENT

NUT

TURN NUT CLOCKWISE TO

REDUCE FORWARD CREEP

FIGURE 4.10

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