SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 35)
The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory
and adjustment should not be necessary.
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Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel,
and lightly tighten.
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Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor
does not move forward or backward.
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Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine
off.
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While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the
adjustment bolt.
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Move motion control lever to the neutral (lock gate)
position.
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Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to ad just-
ment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.
After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps
forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral
position, follow these steps:
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Loosen the adjustment bolt.
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Move the motion control lever 1/4" to 1/2" in the direc-
tion it is trying to creep.
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Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
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Start engine and test.
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If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.
MOTION CONTROL
LEVER
TO CHECK BRAKE
If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest
speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved
surface, then brake must be serviced.
You may also check brake by:
1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface,
depress brake pedal all the way down and engage
parking brake.
2. Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control
in "transmission disengaged" position. Pull freewheel
control out and into the slot and release so it is held in
the disengaged position.
The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manu-
ally push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate,
then the brake needs to be serviced. Contact a qualified
service center.
NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
Fig. 35
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/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on
your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front
wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department.
TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 36)
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Block up axle securely.
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Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose).
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Repair tire and reassemble.
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On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
and axle. Insert square key.
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Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
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Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due
to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your
local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot
and corrosion.
LOCK
GATE
RE TAIN ING
RING
AXLE
COVER
BOLT
SQUARE KEY (REAR
WHEEL ONLY)
24
WASH ERS
Fig. 36