Simplicity LTH series Service Manual page 39

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
Peerless 801-059B
If the tractor moves forward or backward with the trans-
mission control speed lever positioned in the neutral
gate, perform the following adjustment.
1. Raise the rear of the tractor off ground with suitable
hoist or floor jack. Install jackstands underneath
transaxle and block the front wheels.
2. Start the engine and use the transmission control
speed lever to find neutral, even if control lever is not
in the neutral gate. Shut off engine.
3. See Figure 9. Loosen the nut (A) so that the trans-
mission control rod (B) is free to move.
4. Shift the transmission control lever firmly into the neu-
tral gate on the dashboard. Retighten nut (A).
5. Remove tractor from jackstands.
4 Adjustments
Neutral Adjustment - Peerless
Figure 9 Neutral Adjustment - Gear Model
A. Nut
B. Transmission Control Rod
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