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3. Tighten lock lever (B).
Adjusting Reverse Speed:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY
section.)
2. Loosen jam nut (C) on cap screw (D) on each side of machine.
• To decrease reverse speed, turn cap screw (D)
counterclockwise.
• To increase reverse speed, turn cap screw (D) clockwise.
3. Tighten jam nut (C) on cap screw (D) on each side of machine.
Adjust Neutral Switch
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Picture Note: Side frame removed for picture clarity.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY
section.)
2. Loosen nuts (A).
3. Adjust neutral switch (B).
• If neutral switch sensitivity needs to be increased, adjust
switch (B) down in slots.
• If neutral switch sensitivity needs to be decreased, adjust
switch (B) up in slots.
4. Tighten nuts (A).
Service Steering & Brakes
Adjusting Park Brake
Testing Park Brake:
1. Inflate tires to correct pressures.
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2. Stop machine on a maximum 17° slope.
3. Lock park brake.
• A properly adjusted park brake must prevent the drive wheels
from turning.
• If the drive wheels turn, a brake adjustment will be necessary.
Adjusting Park Brake:
1. Park machine safely. (Refer to Parking Safely in the SAFETY
section.)
2. Unlock park brake.
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3. Loosen jam nut (A).
4. Remove hair pin and washer (B).
5. Turn brake linkage rod (C) in one-turn increments clockwise to
increase braking force; counterclockwise to decrease braking
force.
6. Install hair pin and washer (B).
7. Tighten jam nut (A).
8. Test park brake. Adjust again, if required.
Service Mower
Removing and Installing Mower Deck Shield
Removing Mower Deck Shield:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY
section.)
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2. Remove two knobs (A).
3. Lift shield (B) and pull forward to disengage from under tabs
(C) on the frame.
4. Remove mower deck shield (B).
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Help prevent serious personal
injury. Do not operate the mower without the mower deck
shield installed.
