SEAT ADJUSTMENT
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Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten
the drag link. Thread the ball joint away from the
jam nut to lengthen the drag link.
Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the
jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved.
WARNING: Before operating this machine,
make sure the seat is engaged in the seat
stop, stand behind the machine and pull back
on seat until fully engaged into stop.
NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag
links will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper
toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16".
Quick-Adjust Seat (If so equipped)
To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat
adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or
rearward. Make sure seat is locked into position before
operating the tractor. See Figure 11.
Zerk Fitting
if so equipped)
Hex Nut and
Lock Washer
(
Pivot Bar
Knob Adjustment Seat (If so equipped)
To adjust the position of the seat on models so
equipped, loosen the two knobs on the bottom of the
seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired.
Retighten the two knobs.
Axle
Seat
Drag Link
Jam Nut
Ball Joint
Figure 12
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
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Place the steering wheel in position for straight
ahead travel.
Seat Adjustment Lever
Figure 11
•
In front of the axle, measure the distance
horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the
inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally
from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right
rim. Note the distance.
The measurement taken in front of the axle should
be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the
measurement taken behind the axle.
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
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Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the
engine is running. Always disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, stop
engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
Adjust if necessary.
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the
brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s
rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the
brake is in need of adjustment. See an authorized
Service Dealer to have your brakes properly adjusted.
SETTING THE GAUGE WHEELS
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height
notches on the right fender.
Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between ¼-inch
and ½-inch above the ground as follows.
STEERING ADJUSTMENT
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other,
or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or
wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away
from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck.
Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded
into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the
right side:
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Place the tractor on a firm and level surface,
preferably pavement. Refer to Figure 13, and
proceed as follows:
Place the tractor’s deck lift handle in the normally
desired mowing height setting, then check the
gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance
with the surface below.
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Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the
rear of the ball joint. See Figure 12.
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Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of
ball joint. See Figure 12.
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If the wheels contact the surface adjust as follows:
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