Simplicity 1693452, Operator'S Manual

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Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Loosen the
four seat adjustment capscrews (A, Figure 27), slide the
seat to the desired position, and tighten the capscrews.
Figure 28. Steering Gear Adjustment
Figure 27. Seat Adjustment
A. Capscrews
Nuts
Figure 29. Brake Spring Adjustment - Hydro Models
A. Nut B. Spring
A
B
Spring Length
1-11/16” to 1-3/4”
A
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine, disconnect spark plug wire(s), and
remove key before performing service.
BRAKE & BRAKE SPRING
ADJUSTMENT - HYDRO MODELS
NOTE: All hydro brake adjustment is accomplished
through brake spring adjustment.
1. Fully depress brake pedal and lock parking brake.
2. See Figure 29. With the tractor parked on a level sur-
face adjust the brake rod nut (A) until spring (B) is
compressed to a length of 1-11/16” to 1-3/4” (4.30 cm
to 4.45 cm).
3. Check the adjustment by backing the tractor up a hill,
engaging the parking brake, and shutting off the
engine. While seated in the operator’s position park
the tractor for at least 30 seconds and watch for
movement.
If the parking brake does not hold, tighten the spring.
If the parking brake cannot be engaged, loosen the
brake spring.
STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT
If there is excessive slack in the steering system, the
steering gear backlash can be removed.
1. See Figure 28. Loosen the two nuts and adjust the
bracket so the gear teeth are closely meshed.
2. Tighten nuts after adjustment.