Controls System
Maintenance
Adjusting the Control Handle
Position
There are two height positions for the control levers; high and
low. Remove the bolts to adjust the height for the operator.
1.
Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position, and set the parking brake.
2.
Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3.
Loosen the bolts and flange nuts installed in the levers
(Figure 79).
4.
Align the levers front to rear position by bring the
levers together to the neutral position and slide them
until they are aligned, then tighten the bolts (Figure 80).
Figure 79
1.
Bolt
3.
Control lever
2.
Handle
4.
Nut
Figure 80
Adjusting the Motion Control
Linkage
Located on either side of the fuel tank, below the seat are
the pump control linkages. Rotating the pump linkage with a
1/2 inch wrench allows fine tuning adjustments so that the
machine does not move in neutral. Any adjustments should
be made for neutral positioning only.
WARNING
Engine must be running and drive wheels must
be turning so motion control adjustment can be
performed. Contact with moving parts or hot
surfaces may cause personal injury.
Keep fingers, hands, and clothing clear of rotating
components and hot surfaces.
1.
Prior to starting the engine, push the deck lift pedal
and remove the height of cut pin. Lower deck to the
ground.
2.
Raise the rear of machine up and support with jack
stands (or equivalent support) just high enough to
allow drive wheels to turn freely.
3.
Remove the electrical connection from the seat safety
switch, located under the bottom cushion of the seat.
The switch is a part of the seat assembly.
4.
Temporarily
install a jumper wire across the terminals
in the connector of the main wiring harness.
5.
Start engine.
Brake must be engaged and motion
control levers out to start engine. Operator does
not have to be in the seat because of the jumper
wire being used.
Run engine at full throttle and
release brake.
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