Worldlawn WYW36FS481V, Operator'S Manual, Page: 30 / 41

BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER
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STEERING LEVER ADJUSTMENT
Steering characteristics are affected by the
relationship between the drive wheel clutching and
braking positions. The greater the distance the
steering lever must travel between these two
positions, the slower the turning response time will
be, resulting in increased operator effort.
Remove the hairpin cotter pin from the 5/16" swivel
in the engagement bracket and adjust the effective
length of the steering lever rod so that the end of
the steering lever is 2” - 3" below the handlebar as
in Fig. 1 on page 18. Keep in mind that the smaller
this dimension, the shorter the distance between
clutching and braking functions.
Reinstall the 5/16" steering rod swivels and secure
with the hairpin cotter pins.
PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
If the parking brakes do not hold securely,
adjustment is required:
1. Remove the hairpin cotter pin from the 3/8"
swivel at the top end of the brake adjusting rod.
2. Shorten the effective length of the brake
adjusting rod by turning the 3/8" swivel until the
desired amount of braking force is obtained.
3. Reinstall the 3/8" brake rod swivel and the
hairpin cotter pin.
FORWARD TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
Although there is no actual adjustment for forward
travel tracking, if the machine tends to turn right or
left while traveling forward on level terrain, you
should:
1. Check tire pressure to ensure equal pressure
between drive tires. The correct pressure for
the drive tires is 12 psi.
2. Check adjustment of steering levers and park
brakes.
3. Check and replace worn wheel drive belts
(must be replaced in pairs).
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
This adjustment may be necessary if certain
components have been replaced or reinstalled
1. Loosen the two bolts holding the shift lever to
the transmission lever and adjust so that the top
of it just touches the range indicator panel.
2. Loosen the two bolts holding the range indicator
panel in place, this will allow the panel to be
adjusted from side to side.
3. Move the panel as far to the left as possible.
4. Ensure that the transmission is in the Neutral
position, this will be one position to the right of
the full left position which is Reverse.
5. Gently slide the panel to the right until it just
makes contact with the shift lever.
RH DECK SPINDLE DRIVE BELT TENSION
This adjustment pertains to only those decks that
have 3 spindles.
Adjust tension rod to obtain 1/2" belt deflection
midway between right hand and center spindle
pulleys.