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GENERAL LUBRICATION
Apply a small amount of oil to the pivot points
as required for smooth operation (Figure 8).
Apply high quality lithium based grease to all
lube fittings every 50 hours of operation
(spindle bearings every 160 hours).
TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
Check Forward Tracking
1. Start engine and run unit at full throttle.
2. Shift into a forward gear and slowly
release both steering levers to the full
outward position.
3. Note to which direction, if any, the unit
pulls.
4. Stop unit and engine.
5. Adjust tracking if needed.
Try each of the following steps until the unit
tracks straight. It may not be necessary to
perform all the steps.
If unit turns to the right
:
1. Reduce the air pressure in the left tire.
2. Increase the air pressure in the right tire.
3. Check for brake binding on right wheel
and adjust as needed.
If unit turns to the left
:
1. Reduce the air pressure in the right tire.
2. Increase the air pressure in the left tire.
3. Check for brake binding on left wheel
and adjust as needed.
ADJUST STEERING LEVERS
For each lever:
1. Turn off the engine, remove the key and
allow unit to cool.
2. Release steering or control levers
3. Shift transmission into neutral. Operate
steering or control lever several times.
Do not move unit.
4. Remove the hair pin and disconnect the
trunnion from the wheel clutch
weldment.
5. Adjust the trunnion on the steering
control rod until the gap between the
ends of the steering lever and handlebar
grip is 3 – 3 1/4 in. (7.62 – 8.26 cm).
6. Connect trunnion to wheel clutch
weldment and secure with hair pin.
7. Repeat for other steering lever.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire
Safety
section before proceeding.
Figure 8
1. Half Shafts
2. Wheel Bearings
3. Spindle Bearings
4. Caster Pivots
OG1485
NOTE:
32-Inch Deck Shown.