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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
4.3 TRACTOR DRIVE COMPONENTS
4.3.1. BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT
1.
To be properly adjusted, the brake should stop
the tractor in approximately 6 feet from top speed
when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed.
2.
Adjust brake when necessary as follows:
3.
Turn engine “OFF”. Remove key.
4.
Locate brake adjustment nut underneath the rear
of tractor. See Figure 4.13.
5.
Turn nut clockwise to increase braking action or
counterclockwise to decrease braking action.
6.
Start engine and test brake.
7.
Continue adjustment as described above until
proper adjustment is achieved.
FIGURE 4.13
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blade running. STOP
blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove
spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire
away from spark plug. Engine and components can
be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and
components sufficient time to cool.
4.3.2 STEERING
ADJUSTMENT
Should excessive “Play” be noted in the steering,
adjust as follows:
1.
Turn engine “OFF”. Remove key.
2.
From left side of tractor, locate the steering sector
below fuel tank. See Figure 4.14.
FIGURE 4.14
3.
Loosen the eccentric mounting nut and rotate the
eccentric clockwise until steering “Play” is reduced.
Refer back to Figure 4.14.
4.
Tighten eccentric mounting nut.
4.3.3. SHIFTER
ADJUSTMENT
The shift linkage is set at the factory and should not
require further adjustment. The shifter is adjusted
properly when the speed control lever can be placed
at rear edge of the neutral detent and the tractor
remains absolutely stationary. If motion is detected,
neutral adjustment will be required. DO NOT operate
a machine that creeps when shifted to neutral.
1.
Stop engine. Remove key.
2.
Move speed control lever to rear edge of neutral
detent and hold firmly.
3.
Locate neutral adjustment nut underneath the
right rear of the tractor. See Figure 4.15
4.
Turn the neutral adjustment nut 1/4 turn
clockwise to reduce FORWARD creep. Turn the
adjustment nut 1/4 turn counter clockwise to reduce
Reverse creep. Only turn the adjustment nut in 1/4
turn increments.
5.
Check for creep in neutral.
Start engine. Move
speed control lever to rear edge of the neutral detent.
Machine should not move. If further adjustment is
required, stop engine and repeat Step 4.
WARNING
DO NOT adjust shift linkage with engine running. The
adjustment requires hands to be close to rotating
parts. STOP engine. REMOVE key.
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FUEL TANK
ROTATE TO
LESSEN “PLAY”
ECCENTRIC
MOUNTING NUT
ROTATE ADJUSTING NUT CLOCKWISE TO
INCREASE BRAKING OR COUNTER
CLOCKWISE TO DECREASE BRAKING
