Early Model Front-Cut Riders With Eaton Model 7 Hydrostatic; Series - Simplicity Regent Series Repair Information

Section 10.
Early Model Front-Cut Rider with Eaton Model 7 Hydrostatic
Neutral Adjustment
WARNING
Keep away from moving parts when engine is
running.
1. Remove the mower from the rider.
2. Loosen nuts (B, figure 10-1) on either side of
guide (C). Leave 1/4" clearance on each side.
3. Loosen the two capscrews (A, figure 10-2).
4. Raise front tires off the ground by placing
jackstands under each side of frame.
5. Start the engine and raise the seat deck. For an
accurate neutral adjustment, keep engine RPM
level high during adjustment.
6. Loosen the jam nut (B). Turn the inner nut (D)
either left or right until the output pulley (C)
stops turning.
7. Tighten the two capscrews (A).
8. Tighten the jam nut (B) against inner nut (D).
9. Shut off the engine.
10. Make sure transmission control lever is in
neutral.
11. Tighten the two nuts (B, figure 10-1) against the
guide.
12. The rider can be taken off the jackstands.
Figure 10-1. Hydro Control Rod
A. Hydro Control Rod
B. Nuts
C. Guide
D. Bracket
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Figure 10-2. Neutral Adjustment
A. Capscrews
B. Jam Nut
C. Pulley
D. Adjustment Nut
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E. Spring, Clutch
F. Nut, Clutch Rod
G. Nut, Brake Rod
H. Brake Rod