SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 35 and 36)
The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory
and adjustment should not be necessary.
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Engage the freewheel control lever. (See "TO TRANS-
PORT" in the Operations section of this manual.)
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Move the motion control lever until the unit rolls freely.
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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.
MOTION CONTROL
LEVER
After above adjustment is made, if the tractor does not reach
full forward or reverse speed at the furthest motion control
lever location for forward and reverse, follow these steps.
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Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position.
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Move the shift plate on front of transmission so that
the extruded area centerline is in line with the dynamic
brake arm. (See Fig. 36)
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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.
TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION
SHIFT PLATE
SHIFT PLATE
EXTRUSION
EXTRUSION
NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
Fig. 35
DYNAMIC
DYNAMIC
BRAKE ARM
BRAKE ARM
Fig. 36
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 WHEELS (See Fig. 37)
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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.
LOCK
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On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
GATE
and axle. Insert square key.
RE TAIN ING
RING
BOLT
AXLE
COVER
SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
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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.
23
WASH ERS
Fig. 37