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10.2. Measure the distance between the front tire rims
behind the pivot bar. The measurement taken in
front of the pivot bar should be between 1/16”
and 5/16” less than the measurement taken
behind the pivot bar. If not, loosen or tighten the
ferrule on the right end of the tie rod until the cor-
rect toe-in is achieved.
NOTE:
Lengthening the tie rod increases toe-in,
shortening the tie rod decreases toe-in.
IMPORTANT:
Do not reuse the original cotter
pin. Part Number 714-0470.
11.
BALL JOINT SERVICING
NOTE:
If replacement of ball joint is required,
count the number of threads showing behind the
jam nut in order to maintain the correct steering
alignment. See Figure 15.
11.1. Using a 11/16 inch combination wrench, loosen
the drag link jam nut but do not back it away
from the ball joint.
11.2. Use a 1/2 inch open end wrench to hold the ball
joint while using a 9/16 inch open end wrench to
loosen the steering arm jam nut securing the ball
joint to the steering arm.
11.3. Remove the ball joint from the steering drag link.
11.4. Replace the ball joint in the reverse order.
12.
CUTTING DECK REMOVAL
12.1. Place the deck engagement lever in the
engaged position (lowest cutting position).
12.2. Using a spring puller or recoil rope disconnect
the spring that is attached to the small hook
found on the left rear portion of the transmission.
Note the location of the hook where it attaches to
the transmission before removal. See Figure 16.
12.3. Using a 1/4 inch wrench remove the two belt
keepers on each side of the engine pulley. See
Figure 17.
12.4. Remove the deck belt from the engine pulley.
Figure 15
Ball Joint
Count threads prior to removal
Steering Arm
Drag Link
Drag Link Jam Nut
Steering Arm Jam Nut
Figure 16
Deck Tension Spring
Recoil Rope
Figure 17
Belt Keepers
Deck Belt
