Section 5: Making Adjustments; Parking Brake Adjustment - White Outdoor LT-1855H Operator's Manual

SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified
WARNING:
in the operator's manual.Disconnect spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine before performing
any adjustments, repairs or maintenance.
Seat
WARNING:
Before operating this machine, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop, stand behind
the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged into stop.
To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or rearward.
Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor.

Parking Brake Adjustment

WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust the
brakes while the engine is running. Always
disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral
position, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the
brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor's
rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the
brake needs adjustment. The brake disc is located on
the right side of the transmission in the rear of the
tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. Looking at the transmission from the right side of the
tractor, locate the compression spring and brake disc.
See Figure 6.
2. Carefully remove the cotter pin from the crown nut on
the right side of the brake assembly.
3. Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the brake disc and the brake puck. Proper gap is .011".
4. Tighten the crown nut until the proper gap is achieved.
5. Insert a replacement cotter pin into the crown nut.
Steering
• If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the
other, or if the ball joints are being replaced due to
damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to
be adjusted. Adjust the drag links so that equal
lengths are threaded into the ball joints on both sides.
1. Loosen the jam nut on the drag link at the rear of the
ball joint. See Figure 7.
2. Remove the hex nut and lock washer on top of the
ball joint. See Figure 7.
3. Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten the
drag link.
4. Thread the ball joint away from the jam nut to
lengthen the drag link.
5. Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the
jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved.
NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far on to the drag links will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is
between 1/16" and 5/16".
Crown Nut
Brake
Disc
NOTE:
View shown from
beneath tractor.
Hex Nut and
Lock Washer
Axle
14
Hydrostatic
Transmission
Figure 6
Grease Fitting
Pivot Bar
Drag Link
Jam Nut
Ball Joint
Figure 7
Brake
Rod