Simplicity LTH series Service Manual page 36

4 Adjustments
Neutral Adjustment - Eaton
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
Broadmoor (Eaton 750 Hydrostatic
Transaxle with Plastic Support Bracket "H" -
See Figure 6).
1. Park tractor on level surface. Shut off PTO switch
and engine. Do not apply parking brake. Make sure
transmission control lever is in neutral and has acti-
vated neutral switch light (ignition switch on).
2. Raise rear of tractor off ground with a suitable hoist
or floor jack. Install jackstands underneath transaxle
and block front wheels.
3. Loosen nuts (A, Figure 6) on both left side and right
side of speed control lever (B). (Left side nut is locat-
ed next to spring and not shown in illustration.)
4. Loosen nut (C) which attaches ball retainer (G) to
plastic support bracket (H).
5. Rotate shift cam (D) so that neutral detent is aligned
with roller ball (E).
6. Start engine and increase to full throttle. If wheels
rotate, continue with adjustment. If wheels do not
rotate, go to step 8.
7. Place a 1/4" rod or #2 Phillips screwdriver into hole
(F) in eccentric ball retainer (G). Rotate ball retainer
until wheels stop moving.
8. Tighten nut (C) securing ball retainer (G).
9. Shut off engine and make sure dash transmission
control lever is in neutral position, and has activated
neutral light (ignition switch on).
10. Pull right end of speed control lever (B) fully forward.
Tighten the left side 1/4" nut (not shown).
11. Push the right end of speed control lever B fully rear-
ward and tighten the right side 5/16" nut (A).
12. Check the "Return-To-Neutral" by following these
steps:
a. Shift transmission lever into forward (drive).
b. Lever should return to neutral slot.
c. If lever does not return to neutral, repeat above
steps 1 - 11, and make necessary adjustments.
d. Recheck following steps 12a - 12c.
13. Remove tractor from jackstands.
Figure 6.
A. Nut
B. Speed Control Lever
C. Nut
D. Shift Cam
E. Roller Ball
F. Adjustment Hole
G. Eccentric Ball Retainer
H. Support Bracket (Plastic)
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