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Hex Nut
Set Gap
at .011"
Brake Disc
NOTE:
View shown from beneath tractor.
Figure 11
Steering Adjustment
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other,
or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or
wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded
into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the
right side:
•
Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the
rear of the ball joint. See Figure 12.
•
Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of
ball joint. See Figure 12.
•
Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten
the drag link. Thread the ball joint away from the
jam nut to lengthen the drag link.
•
Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the
jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved.
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
WARNING:
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Cleaning the Engine And Deck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly.
Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine,
especially the belts and pulleys.
Compression
Spring
Transmission
Before
performing
Hex Nut and
Lock Washer
Axle
NOTE:
Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag
links will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper
toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16".
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
•
Place the steering wheel in position for straight
ahead travel.
•
In front of the axle, measure the distance
horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the
inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
•
Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally
from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the
right rim. Note the distance.
•
The measurement taken in front of the axle should
be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the
measurement taken behind the axle.
•
Adjust if necessary.
The use of a pressure washer or garden
IMPORTANT:
any
hose to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It may
cause damage to electrical components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will
result in a shortened life of the tractor and reduce its
serviceability.
Engine
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual for engine maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in
the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed
with your unit. Read and follow instructions
carefully.
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Grease Fitting
Pivot Bar
Drag Link
Jam Nut
Ball Joint
Figure 12
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