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B.
Start the engine. With the joystick still
down, position the handle so both
wheels are stationary.
C.
Tighten the two nuts on the bottom of
the neutral plate, being careful not to
shift it out of position.
D.
Recheck neutral before placing the
mower back on the ground. Then shut
off the engine and remove the mower
from the blocks. Replace the fender
skirt.
3. JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER
SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT:
To change the sideways turning
response, adjust as follows:
A.
Remove the right hand fender skirt
exposing the Joystick Control Lever
assembly.
B.
Remove the cross bolt, nut, & spacers.
C.
For quicker reacting steering place the
long, silver colored spacers toward the
inside of the rod end ball joints and the
shorter, gold colored spacers on the
outside of the ball joints. For slower
reacting steering place the short, gold
colored spacers on the inside and the
longer, silver colored spacers on the
outside. All 4 spacers must be used
when reassembling.
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Before each use, check to be sure that
the cooling surfaces of the hydrostatic
transmissions are clean. Excessive
accumulation of oil, dirt, or trash may
cause the transmissions to overheat.
NOTE: NEVER WASH ACROSS VENTED
CAP WITH WATER OR STEAM.
It is essential that the unit exterior be
free of debris prior to doing any fluid
maintenance.
1. HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
CHANGE (CHALLENGER):
SAE 20W-50 engine oil has been
selected for use by factory and is
recommended for normal operating
temperatures. Each transmission holds
a maximum of 74 oz of oil.
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Fluid Level
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Cross Bolt
Neutral
Plate
Neutral Plate
Nuts