Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks
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Figure 40. Neutral Return Spring Adjustment
A. Rear Set Collar
B. Neutral Return Rod
C. Neutral Return Spring
D. Front Set Collar
E. Neutral
Return
Bushing
F. Spring Stop Plate
C
D
Return to Neutral Adjustment
To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return,
perform the following steps:
1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn
off the engine.
2. Move the ground speed control levers into the operating
position, pull the levers rearward and release.
3. Move the ground speed control levers out towards
the neutral position. If the levers do no align with the
notches in the neutral lock plate, it is necessary to adjust
the neutral return rod.
Adjustment - Kawasaki Models
1. Lock the ground speed control lever in the neutral
position.
2. Measure the length of the neutral return spring (
C,
Figure 40
) it should be set at 3.25” (8,23 cm). If the
spring does not measure 3.25” (8,23 cm) loosen the
front set collar (
D
) and the rear set collar (
A
), then move
the front set collar forward or back on the neutral return
rod (
B
) until the spring length equals 3.25” (8,23 cm).
Retighten the front set collar.
3. Make sure that the neutral return bushing (
E
) is seated
correctly in the spring stop plate (
F
).
4. Position the rear set collar so that it sets tightly against
the neutral return bushing and tighten.
5. Pull the ground speed control lever rearward and release
to check the return to neutral adjustment again. Adjust
as necessary to align the ground speed control levers
with the notches in the neutral lock plate.
It is important to note that after every adjustment of the
neutral return spring, the lever must be returned to the
locked position to properly check the neutral position.
Adjustment - Briggs & Stratton Models
1. Loosen the set collar (
D
) locked against the return spring
(
C
).
2. Lock the ground speed control levers in neutral.
3. Tighten the set collar snug against the return spring.
4. Pull lever rearward and release to check that the lever
stops aligned with the notch in the neutral lock plate.
It is important to note that after every adjustment of the
neutral return spring, the lever must be returned to the
locked position to properly check the neutral position.
D
Kawasaki Models
Briggs & Stratton Models
Not
for
Reproduction
