10 ADJUSTMENTS
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10.5 TRACTION PEDAL _________________________________________________________
NOTE:
Stop engine between each step.
1.
Lift both right side wheels off the ground.
2.
Remove ball joint
(L)
from bracket
(M)
and let it
hang.
3.
Start the engine and check if wheels turn. If wheels
do not turn, proceed with step 4. If wheels do turn,
adjust hydro:
a.
Loosen ball joint jam nut
(N)
.
b.
Start the engine and adjust bolt
(P)
until the
wheels stop turning.
c.
Lightly push and pull on bolt
(P)
to check for play
in spring. Adjust locknut
(R)
if necessary, to
remove play in spring. Repeat step b if required.
d.
Tighten jam nut
(N)
.
e.
Stop the engine.
4.
Verify the traction pedal is in neutral and neutral
latch is up and prevents pedal movement. If
required, loosen jam nut
(S)
and adjust ball joint
(L)
until hole in ball joint aligns with hole in bracket
(M)
.
Assemble ball joint to bracket.
5.
Start engine and check for tire movement. If tires
still turn repeat adjustment.
6.
Tighten all nuts that were loosened for adjustment.
Figure 10E
Figure 10F
WARNING
Make sure the mower is parked on a solid and level
surface. Never work on a mower that is supported
only by the jack. Always use jack stands.
If only the front or rear of the mower is raised, place
chocks in front of and behind the wheels that are not
raised.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide that is toxic
and can be fatal when inhaled.
NEVER
operate an engine without proper ventilation.
!
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