Craftsman ZTL7000 Operator's Manual page 28

USING THE TRANSMISSION BYPASS RODS
If for any reason the riding mower will not drive or you wish to move the
riding mower, the two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a
bypass rod that will allow you to manually move the riding mower short
distances.
CAUTION
Do not tow the riding mower, even with the bypass rod engaged.
Serious transmission damage will result from doing so.
1. From just in front of the two rear tires, locate the transmission
bypass rods. Refer to Figure 31.
RH Transmission
Bypass Rod
2. Pull one rod toward the front of the riding mower until the flange
on the rod is forward of the keyhole slot in the frame assembly.
3. Lower the bypass rod into the keyhole slot and release so the rod
flange is against the front of the frame bracket.
4. Repeat the above procedure to engage the other bypass rod on
the other side of the riding mower.
5. After moving the riding mower, disengage both bypass rods. Lift
the rod and guide the flange of the rod back through the larger
circular opening of the keyhole, then release the rod.
NOTE: The riding mower will not drive with the bypass rods in the engage
position.
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking
brake before making adjustments. Protect your hands by using heavy
gloves when handling the blades.
Adjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers
The RH and LH drive control levers can be adjusted up or down and
fore-and-aft for the comfort of the operator. The drive control levers
can be placed in either of two height positions, and/or can be moved
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Pull Out Bypass
Rod Then Lower
Into Slot
Keyhole Slot
Figure 31
forward or rearward within the range of the slot in each control lever
mounting bracket.
To adjust the drive control lever height, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the flange lock nut, flat washer, and hex screw securing
the lever to the pivot bracket.
2. While supporting the control lever to keep it from falling, remove
the hex insert flange lock nut and shoulder screw from the bottom
of the control lever and pivot bracket. Refer to Figure 32.
Control Lever
Flat Washer
Hex
Screw
Shoulder
Screw
3. Reposition the control lever to align with the other set of holes in
the pivot bracket and insert the shoulder screw removed earlier.
Fasten with the hex insert flange lock nut and tighten until snug.
4. Insert the hex screw with washer through the control lever slot
and the pivot bracket. Thread the flange lock nut onto the screw,
but do not tighten now.
5. If you are going to adjust the control levers forward or rearward,
proceed to the next step. If not, fully tighten the flange lock nut.
To adjust the drive control levers forward or rearward, proceed as follows:
1. If not already loose, loosen the flange lock nut and rotate the
control lever either forward or rearward to the desired position.
See Figure 31.
NOTE: If the control lever is too tight to move, slightly loosen the hex insert
flange lock nut and shoulder screw at the bottom of the control lever.
2. Tighten the flange lock nut to fix the control lever in the adjusted
position
3. Repeat the above procedure to adjust the other control lever into
the same position. Adjust so that both levers are even with each
other when in the neutral position.
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Pivot Bracket
Flange
Lock Nut
Height
Adjustment
Holes
Figure 32