Jonsered LT2116 Operator's Manual page 21

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE
PULLEY
CLUTCH ING
IDLER
CENTER
SPAN
KEEPER
TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL-
ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 22)
The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift
lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment
is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,
proceed as follows:
• Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the
transaxle is in neutral.
• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear
wheel.
• Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) posi-
tion.
• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to ad just ment
bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.
GEARSHIFT LEVER
STA TION ARY
IDLER
TRANSAXLE
PULLEY
00811
FIG. 21
NEUTRAL
LOCK GATE
ADJUSTMENT BOLT
FIG. 22
TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly
section of this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on
your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front
wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 23)
• Block up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose).
• Repair tire and reassemble.
• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
and axle. Insert square key.
• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
• Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
RE TAIN ING RING
AXLE COVER
SQUARE KEY (REAR
WHEEL ONLY)
21
WASH ERS
FIG. 23