27
Transport Height Adjustment (46” and
52” Mowers)
NOTE: Raising the trunnion on the J-hook will adjust the
deck to the highest position when it is lowered. Lowering
the trunnion on the J-hook will adjust the deck to the
lowest position when it is lowered.
1. Loosen jam nut (
A,
Figure 24).
2. Remove the hair pin (
B
) and washer (
C
) from
trunnion.
3. Remove the trunnion (
D
), J-hook (
E
), and jam nut (
A
)
from mower lift arm.
4. Turn trunnion up or down to adjust height.
5. Place trunnion, J-hook, and jam nut in mower lift arm.
6. Install washer and hair pin. Tighten jam nut.
7. Check and adjust if necessary.
8. Repeat on other side.
Figure 24. Transport Adjustment (46” & 52” Mowers)
C
B
A
E
D
MAINTENANCE
Steering Wheel Adjustment
1. Use a suitable punch to remove the roll pin (
A
, Figure
25) at the base of the steering wheel (
B
).
2. Pull down on the rubber boot to expose the two holes
in the steering shaft (
C
).
3. Align the hole in the steering wheel with the
appropriate steering shaft hole and install the roll pin.
NOTE: Steering wheel is factory installed with the roll pin
in the bottom hole.
Steering Gear Adjustment
If there is excessive slack in the steering system, the
steering gear backlash can be removed.
1. Locate the steering gear assembly on the underside
of the tractor (see Figure 26). Loosen the two nuts
and adjust the bracket so the gear teeth are closely
meshed.
2. Tighten nuts (
A
, Figure 26) to 36-44 ft-lbs (49-59 Nm)
after adjustment.
Figure 26. Steering Gear Adjustment
Figure 25. Steering Wheel Components
A
C
B
Thicker Spoke
Faces Seat
A
Not
for
Reproduction
