Steering Wheel Adjustment; Steering Gear Adjustment; Brake Adjustment - Simplicity 300 Series, 1600 Series, 2600 Series Operator's Manual

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: The steering wheel on Snapper models is not
adjustable.
1. Use a suitable punch to remove the roll pin at the
base of the steering wheel (B, Figure 45).
2. Pull down on the rubber boot to expose the two holes
in the steering shaft (A).
3. Align the hole in the steering wheel with the appropri-
ate steering shaft hole and install the roll pin.
NOTE: Steering wheel is factory installed with the roll pin
in the bottom hole.

STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT

If there is excessive slack in the steering system, the
steering gear backlash can be removed.
1. See Figure 46. Locate the steering gear assembly on
the underside of the tractor. Loosen the two nuts and
adjust the bracket so the gear teeth are closely
meshed.
2. Tighten nuts (A, Figure 46) to 36-44 ft. lbs. (49-59
Nm) after adjustment.

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the
wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage the
parking brake.
2. Remove the mower deck (see Mower Deck
Removal).
3. Locate the brake spring (A, Figure 47) and adjust-
ment nut (B).
4. With the parking brake engaged, measure the com-
pressed spring length. The spring should be 2-1/2"
(6,4 cm) when compressed.
If the spring is not within this range, turn the adjust-
ment nut (B, Figure 47) to compress or release the
spring.
If this adjustment does not correct a braking problem,
see your dealer.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
A
Thicker Spoke
Faces Seat
Figure 45. Steering Wheel Components
A. Steering Shaft
B. Roll Pin
C. Steering Wheel
A
Figure 46. Steering Gear Adjustment
A. Nuts
Figure 47. Brake Spring Adjustment
A. Brake Spring
B. Adjustment Nut
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C
B
B
A