Steering Adjustment - Bolens Service Manual

If the full range of speeds cannot be reached on the
tractor, adjust the speed control as follows.
9.1. Unthread the shift knob and remove the two
flange screws securing the shift cover panel in
place.
9.2. Remove the shift cover panel.
NOTE: Remove the yellow wire that is attached
to the spring switch on the underside of the shift
cover panel.
9.3. Remove the cotter pin that secures the speed
control rod ferrule to the speed bracket. During
reassembly use a new cotter pin. Part # 714-
0111. See Figure 12.
Cotter Pin
Speed Control Rod
NOTE: At the factory, the speed control rod is
adjusted so that 5/8" of the rod is exposed
beyond the ferrule.
Speed Control Rod Ferrule
Figure 12
9.4. Adjust the speed control by threading the ferrule
inward so that no more than 3/4" of the rod is
exposed beyond the ferrule. See Figure 13.
3/4 inch of threads exposed in front of ferrule
9.5. Reinsert the ferrule and secure it with a new cot-
ter pin.
9.6. Reassemble the shift cover panel and test the
unit for full range of speeds.
10.

STEERING ADJUSTMENT

Some units have an adjustable tie rod, others do not. If
an adjustable tie rod or ferrule is replaced, the toe-in of
the front wheels must be checked. See Figure 14.
Non-Adjustable Tie Rod
NOTE: Make sure the steering wheel and front
tires are in position for straight ahead travel.
10.1. Measure the distance between the front tire rims
in front of the pivot bar.
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Figure 13
Figure 14