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SECTION 8: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine
before performing any adjustments,
repairs or maintenance.
LEVELING THE DECK
The sides of the deck should be the same distance from
the ground. The front of the deck should be 1/4" to 3/8"
lower than the rear of the deck. If adjustment is
required, refer to “Leveling the Deck” in Assembly
Instructions.
Figure 21
SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
(See Figure 21)
NOTE:
When operating the unit initially or after
replacing the belts, there will be little difference
between the highest two speeds until after the belts
have gone through a break-in period and have seated
themselves into the pulleys.
If speed control adjustment is needed, adjust the speed
control links as follows. (A 3/4" shim or suitable spacer
is required.)
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Start the engine.
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Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL position.
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Place the speed control lever in highest speed
position.
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Release the clutch-brake pedal completely, then
slowly depress the pedal all the way (to park
position). Hold the pedal in this position.
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Turn the engine off.
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After engine stops completely, release the clutch-
brake pedal.
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Remove the transmission cover by removing the
parking brake knob, shift knob and two truss
machine screws.
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Disconnect the rear speed control link from the
variable speed torque bracket by removing the
cotter pin and flat washer.
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Models 820 thru 829:
Place the speed control
lever in the first position.
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Models 840 thru 849:
Place the speed control
lever in the second position.
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Disconnect the front speed control link from the
variable speed torque bracket by removing the
cotter pin and flat washer.
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Place a 3/4" shim or other suitable object under the
point on the bracket on the clutch-brake pedal as
shown.
Speed
Control
Lever
Rear Speed
Control Link
Clutch-Brake
Pedal
Front Speed
Control Link
Variable Speed
Torque Bracket
Assembly
3/4" Shim
Point on
Bracket
Cotter Pins
Flat Washers
Pins
