Clutch Adjustment; Shift Quadrant (Neutral) Adjustment - Simplicity GTH Series Operator's Manual

Adjustments
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
L Place the tractor on a level surface. Make sure the
brake/clutch pedal is released and fully returned. Block
tires to prevent any tractor movement.
2. Inspect the clutch rod spring (A, figure 29). Correct
length should be between 7/8 and 1 inch.
3. If adjustment is needed, turn adjusting nut (B) to
compress spring to the proper dimension.
A. Spring B. Adjustment Nut
^CAUTION
Do not compress spring smaller than 7/8 inches to
gain additional adjustment.
Improper adjustment can cause severe damage to the
transmission. If the clutch adjustment is changed, be
sure and check the brake adjustment.
SHIFT QUADRANT (NEUTRAL) ADJUSTMENT
1. Place the tractor on a level surface. Open the seat deck.
2. Remove front access panel by lifting over ground speed
control lever (A, figure 30).
3. Loosen, but do not remove, four screws (B) securing
quadrant (C). Make sure that quadrant is free to move
up and down.
4. Close the seat deck. Sitting in the operator's position,
start the tractor and let idle. Move the control lever up
or down to find exact neutral (tractor does not creep).
5. Adjust the quadrant (C) so that the control lever is
centered from top to bottom in the neutral gate. Refer
to figure 31.
6. Tighten quadrant screws (B). Drive tractor a short
distance in forward and reverse. Stop tractor and
recheck adjustment.
7. Stop tractor and shut off engine. Open seat deck and
replace front access panel.
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