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GENERAL LUBRICATION
Apply a small amount of oil to the pivot points as required for
smooth operation (Figure 8).
Apply high quality lithium based grease to all lube fittings
every 50 hours of operation.
TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
Check Forward Tracking
1. Start engine and run unit at full throttle.
2. Shift into a forward gear and slowly release both
steering levers to the full outward position.
3. Note to which direction, if any, the unit pulls.
4. Stop unit and engine.
5. Adjust tracking if needed.
Try each of the following steps until the unit tracks straight. It
may not be necessary to perform all the steps.
If unit turns to the right
:
1. Reduce the air pressure in the left tire.
2. Increase the air pressure in the right tire.
3. Check for brake binding on right wheel and adjust as
needed.
If unit turns to the left
:
1. Reduce the air pressure in the right tire.
2. Increase the air pressure in the left tire.
3. Check for brake binding on left wheel and adjust as
needed.
ADJUST STEERING LEVERS
For each lever:
1. Turn off the engine, remove the key and allow unit to
cool.
2. Release steering or control levers (Figure 9).
3. Shift transmission into neutral. Operate steering or
control lever several times. Do not move unit.
4. Remove the hair pin and disconnect the trunnion from
the wheel clutch weldment.
5. Adjust the trunnion on the steering control rod until the
gap between the ends of the steering lever and
handlebar grip is 7.62 cm – 8.26 cm (3 in. – 3-1/4 in.).
6. Connect trunnion to wheel clutch weldment and secure
with hair pin.
7. Repeat for other steering lever.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
Figure 8
1. Half Shafts
2. Wheel Bearings
3. Spindle Bearings
4. Caster Pivots
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NOTE: 32-Inch Deck Shown.
Figure 9
1. Steering Lever
2. Wheel Clutch
Weldment
3. Trunnion
4. Steering Control Rod
5. Hair Pin
7.62 cm – 8.26 cm
(3 in. – 3-1/4 in.)
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