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• Retighten belt keeper above transaxle
pulley.
• Place belt around clutching idlers as
shown, making sure to route belt inside
of all belt keepers.
• Check to be sure belt is positioned cor-
rectly and is on proper side of all belt
keepers.
• Reinstall mower.
IMPORTANT: Check brake adjustment.
Tractor V-Belt Drive Schematic
Viewed from L.H. Side of Tractor
• Belt Transaxle
Clutching Idler_,_,Keeper
Engine
Clutching Flat Idler_
Pulley
Belt Keepers
I Belt Fan
Keeper Idler
V Idler
As Viewed from Bottom
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER
The motion control lever has been preset
at the factory and adjustment should not
be necessary.
If for any reason the motion control lever
will not hold its position while at a selected
speed, it may be adjusted at the friction
pack Iocatedon the right side of chassis.
• Park tractor on level surface. Stop trac-
tor by turning ignition key to "OFF" posi-
tion and engage parking brake.
• Place motion control lever in neutral (N)
position.
While holding Iocknut, loosen jam nut
Tighten Iocknut 114 turn.
While holding Iocknut, tighten jam nut
securely.
NOTE: If for any reason the effort to
move the motion control lever becomes
too excessive, reverse the above adjust-
ment procedure by loosening Iocknut 114
turn.
Road test tractor after adjustment and
repeat procedure if necessary.
_ocknut
i
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-
MENT
Should your transmission require removal
for service or replacement, it should be
purged after reinstallation and before
operating the tractor. See =PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section
of this manual.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-
zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-
tioned straight forward, remove steering
wheel and reassemble per instructions in
the Assembly section of this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Front wheel toe-in is required for proper
steering operation. Toe-in was set at the
factory and adjustment should not be nec-
essary. If parts in the front axle or steering
mechanism have been replaced or dam-
aged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary.
TO CHECK TOE-IN
• Position front wheels straight ahead.
• Measure distance between wheels at
front and rear of tires (dimensions =A"
and =B").
• Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to
1/4" less than rear dimension "B".
TO ADJUST TOE-IN
• Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves
on tie rod.
• Adjust tie rod until dimension =A" is 1/8"
to 1/4" less than dimension "B".
• Tighten jam nuts securely.
FRONT WHEEL CAMBER
The front wheel camber is not adjustable
on your tractor. If damage has occurred to
affect the front wheel camber, contact your
nearest authorized service center/depart-
ment.
t_._ _ Adjustment
. i/_'_ Sleeves
I / ( /,::-1
Jam Nuts '_
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