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ground speed control levers forward back and forth, so
that the neutral lockouts will engage the ground speed
control levers as the parking brake is being engaged.
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4. With the parking brake engaged observe the flat edge of
the parking brake lever (B) in relation to the front of the
dash panel (C). The front edge of the parking brake lever
should be parallel to the front of the dash panel.
5. To adjust the position of the parking brake lever: Locate
the threaded linkage rod (A, Figure 45) that connects the
parking brake lever to the neutral lockout shaft. Loosen
the two jam nuts (B) and turn the rod (C) until the flat
edge of the parking brake lever is parallel to the front of
the dash panel.
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6. Tighten the jam nuts.
Tracking Adjustment
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking
brake, turn the ignition switch to OFF, and remove the
key.
2. If the unit veers to the left, loosen the jam nut (A, Figure
1) turn the right hand side linkage (D) rod 1/8 to 1/4 turn
counter-clockwise
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3. If the unit veers to the right, loosen the jam nut (A, Figure
1) turn the right hand side linkage rod (D) 1/8 to 1/4 turn
clockwise
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4. Re-tighten the jam nut.
5. Drive the machine on a flat, level surface to test and
repeat steps this process as necessary.
In some cases, the tracking adjustment may not be
achievable by only adjusting the right hand side motion
control rod and the left hand motion control rod (C) must
be adjusted by turning it in the opposite direction that you
turned the right hand motion control rod. The left hand motion
control rod has a limited amount of adjustment available,
and after being adjusted the left hand lockout bolt (A, Figure
1) must fall within the notch of the lockout plate (B) and not
touch either side of the notch. The process may need to be
performed several times to get the unit to track properly.
Right Side Lockout Bolt Adjustment
After the tracking of the unit has been adjusted the right hand
side lockout bolt (A, Figure 1) needs to be adjusted.
1. Observe the right hand side lockout bolt. It should be
positioned so that it is in the center of the notch of the
lockout plate (C) on the ground speed control lever.
2. To adjust the position of the right hand side lockout bolt,
move the bolt in whatever direction is necessary in the
slot of the neutral lockout shaft (B) so that it is centered in
the notch of the lockout plate (C) slot of the ground speed
control lever and re-tighten the jam nut.
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment
Note:
Figures 46 and 47 depict the rods for the pivoting
front end as dashed lines to provide better visibility of the
components used in this procedure.
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the
PTO, stop the engine, and engage the parking brake.
2. Verify the tires are inflated to the correct pressure.
3. To check the deck lift rod timing, measure and record the
distance between the lift pivots (A, Figure 46) and the rod
pivots (B). Repeat this process fo the other side of the
unit.
