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SECTION7: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS
,_ WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine before
performing any adjustments, repairs or
maintenance.
LevelingtheDeck
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" instructions in
Assembly section of this manual.
SpeedControlAdjustment
(See Figure 21 )
NOTE: There will be little difference between the
highest two speeds until after the belts have gone
through a break-in period and have settled 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.)
• Start the engine. Place the shift lever in neutral
position. Place the speed control lever in highest
speed position.
• Release the clutch-brake pedal completely, then
slowly depress the pedal all the way (to park
position). Hold the pedal in this position.
• Turn the engine off.
• After engine stops completely, release the clutch-
brake pedal.
• Remove the transmission cover by removing the
parking brake knob, shift knob and two truss
machine screws.
• Disconnect the rear speed control link from the
variable speed torque bracket by removing the
cotter pin and flat washer.
Control Lever
Co_er
a_her
Link
Clutch Brake Pedal
Vadable
Speed Torq
Bracket
Figure 21
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