Checking and Adjusting the Steering
Cable
Check the tension by squeezing the cables together (at the
arrows). Without applying too much force, it should be
possible to move the wires ± 5 mm from center position.
± 5 mm.
Tension the cables by tightening the adjuster nuts (one on
each side of the ride-on mower). Adjust both cables equally
so that the steering wheel position does not change.
Check the wire tension after adjusting by pinching together
the wires, see earlier in this section.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Replacing the Steering Cable
Dismantling
Loosen both ends of the steering cable from the rear steering
disc by loosening the outer nuts (M8).
Remove the retaining rings and lift off the plastic sprockets
and the washer between them from the two pulley brackets.
Remove the plastic cover over the steering column.
If the cable is intact, note how it is wound around the steering
column. Also note how the cable is routed before pulling it out
of the machine.
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