5
. Lubricate all lubrication points.
Adjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers
NOTE: We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or The RH and LH drive control levers can be adjusted up or
garden hose to clean your tractor. They may cause damage
to electrical components; spindles; pulleys; bearings; or the
engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and
reduce serviceability.
down and fore-and-aft for the comfort of the operator. The
drive control levers can be placed in either of two height
positions, and/or can be moved forward or rearward
within the range of the slot in each control lever mounting
bracket.
Removing The Tractor From Storage
To adjust the drive control lever height, proceed as follows:
•
•
Check the engine oil.
•
Remove the flange lock nut, flat washer, and hex screw
securing the lever to the pivot bracket.
Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the
recommended pressure.
•
While supporting the control lever to keep it from
falling, remove the hex insert flange lock nut and
shoulder screw from the bottom of the control lever
and pivot bracket. Refer to Figure 6-5.
•
If drained before storing, fill the fuel tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.
•
•
Add clean, fresh fuel.
Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to
ensure engine is operating properly.
•
Reposition the control lever to align with the other set
of holes in the pivot bracket and insert the shoulder
screw removed earlier. Fasten with the hex insert flange
lock nut and tighten until snug.
•
Drive the tractor without a load to make certain all the
tractor systems are functioning properly.
Adjustments
•
•
Insert the hex screw w/washer through the control
lever slot and the pivot bracket. Thread the flange lock
nut onto the screw, but do not tighten now.
WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake
before making adjustments. Protect your
hands by using heavy gloves when handling
the blades.
If you are going to adjust the control levers forward or
rearward, proceed to the next step. If not, fully tighten
the flange lock nut.
Adjusting the Operators Seat
ControlLever
PivotBracket
•
To adjust the position of the seat, move and hold the
seat adjustment lever toward the left. Slide the seat
forward or rearward to the desired position; then
release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked
into position before operating the tractor. See Figure
6-4.
FlatWasher
Flange
LockNut
HexScrew
Height
Adjust
Holes
Seat
Shoulder
Screw
Figure 6-5
To adjust the drive control levers forward or rearward,
proceed as follows:
MoveLever
toLeft
If not already loose, loosen the flange lock nut and rotate
the control lever either forward or rearward to the desired
position. See Figure 6-5.
Adjustment
Lever
NOTE: If the control lever is too tight to move, slightly loosen
the hex insert flange lock nut and shoulder screw at the
bottom of the control lever.
Figure 6-4
sectiOn 6— Maintenance & adjustMents
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