7 ADJUSTMENTS
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7.3
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT ___________________________________________________
The neutral adjustment is set at the factory on all new mowers and
replacement pumps. Additional adjustment is not necessary unless the
pump was disassembled for repair or service. Neutral adjustment is set at
the drive pump.
To adjust Neutral position -
a
Disconnect the pedal linkage from the pump.
b
Put the mower on jack stands. All four wheels must not touch the
ground.
c
Make sure the tow valve is closed.
d
Disconnect the seat switch and assemble the jumper wire to the
wiring harness.
e
Loosen the screws that hold the lever bracket enough to allow the bracket to move.
f
Make sure the parking brake switch is in the ON position, the PTO switch is in the OFF position and the traction
pedal is in the NEUTRAL position. Start the engine.
g
Turn the parking brake switch to the OFF position. Adjust the lever bracket until the wheels do not turn. Stop the
engine and tighten the bracket hardware to set the adjustment.
h
Remove the jumper wire and connect the seat switch to the wiring harness.
i
Lower the mower to the ground.
j
Connect the pedal linkage to the pump.
k
Check the neutral switch adjustment.
See 7.7
.
l
Check the reverse sensing switch adjustment.
See 7.8
.
m
Start the engine and check the operation of the traction pedal. When the pedal is in the NEUTRAL Position, the
wheels must not turn.
WARNING
With the pedal linkage disconnected, hold the traction pedal in the NEUTRAL position until the engine is started.
When you turn the parking brake switch to the OFF position, the wheels will rotate. Use caution when you are near
the wheels.
Lever
Bracket
Bracket
Screws
Tow Valve
Pump viewed from below
the mower
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