when the front pedal edge is 1/4" above the frame (pedal
fully depressed). If it is not, loosen nut (A, figure 21), read-
just pedal as necessary, then retighten nut.
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT - GEAR
If the tractor creeps forward or backward with the gear
selector in the neutral gate and the engine running, per-
form the following adjustment:
1. Release the parking brake. Move the gear selector
until neutral is found and the tractor can be wheeled
freely back and forth.
2. See figure 22. Raise the seat and loosen the hard-
ware (A) securing the gear selector shaft (B).
3. Place the gear selector shaft in the neutral gate and
retighten the hardware securing shaft.
STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT
If there is excessive slack in the steering system, the
steering gear back lash can be eliminated with the fol-
lowing adjustment.
1. See figure 23. Loosen the two capscrews and adjust
the bracket so the gear teeth are closely meshed.
2. Tighten capscrews after adjustment.
MOWER ADJUSTMENTS
23
Adjustments
Figure 23. Steering Gear Adjustment
A. Capscrews
Figure 24. Leveling the Mower Deck Side-to-Side
(38” Mower Deck Shown)
A
Measurement should be within 1/8"
Figure 25. Side-to-Side Adjustment
A. Outside Nut
B. Eccentric
Nut
C. Taptite Screw
B
A
C
WARNING
Before checking mower, shut off PTO and
engine. Allow all moving parts to stop. Remove
ignition key, then disconnect the spark plug wire
and fasten it away from the spark plug.
Leveling The Mower
If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling.
Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an
uneven cut. Tire pressure should be as follows:
• Front: 12 - 15 psi (82-103 kPa)
• Rear: 10 - 12 psi (56-82 kPa)
1. With the mower installed, place the tractor on a
smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn
the front wheels straight forward.
2. Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.
3. Place the mower in high-cut position. Arrange the
mower blades so that they are pointing from side-to-
side (figure 24).
4. See figure 24. Measure the distance between the
outside tips of each blade and the ground. If there is
more than 1/8" (3mm) difference between the mea-
surements on each side, proceed to step 5. If the dif-
ference is 1/8" (3mm) or less, proceed to step 6.
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