Gravely 992261 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 32

ALIGNING THE STEERING
LEVERS
Additional Steering Lever
Adjustments
(Figure 19)
1. Shut off engine. Remove the ignition
key.
2. Place seat in the service position (See
Service Position on page 25).
3. Check that upper and lower steering
levers are aligned parallel to each other.
There should be a maximum of 1/8"
(3.2 mm) difference between the top and
the bottom.
• If upper and lower steering arms are
not parallel, loosen mounting
hardware, reposition top lever and
tighten hardware.
4. Disconnect the steering linkages from
the transaxle.
5. Engage parking brake.
6. Turn the eccentric spacer until the
steering levers align.
7. Loosen the jam nut at the bottom of the
tie rod and then turn the ball joint to align
it with the transaxle control arm, and
then connect the linkage to the control
arm.
1
2
1. Upper Steering Lever
2. Lower Steering Lever
3. Eccentric Spacer
Figure 19
Align upper and lower
steering levers so
that top dimension is
within 1/8" (3.2 mm)
of bottom.
3
Adjust Forward Position
(Figure 20)
1. Shut off engine. Remove the ignition
key.
2. Loosen pivot bolt and angle adjustment
bolt.
3. Rotate the steering lever assembly to
desired forward lever position.
4. Tighten hardware.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that both levers are
aligned and do not make contact with each
other.
Adjust Lever Height
(Figure 20 and 21)
1. Shut off engine. Remove the ignition
key.
2. Remove pivot bolt and angle adjustment
bolt from steering lever assembly and
remove steering lever assembly.
3. Position the steering lever assembly to
use the upper and middle holes for
highest steering lever position.
4. Position the steering lever assembly to
use the middle and lower holes for the
lowest steering lever position.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that both levers are
aligned and do not make contact with each
other.
1
2
3
1. Pivot Bolt (Upper Hole)
2. Angle Adjustment Bolt (Middle Hole)
3. Lower Hole
5. Adjust eccentric spacers so steering
levers are at equal height with a 1/2" – 1"
(1.27 – 2.54 cm) gap between them
(Figure 21).
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Figure 20