Control Lever Adjustment; Park Brake Spring Adjustment - HUSTLER Diesel Z Parts Manual

Control lever adjustment

The control levers can be adjusted for operator comfort. By loosening the cap screws that attaches the upper control
lever to the lower lever FIG. 56, the upper control lever can be pivoted to fit the operator's personal preference.
The control levers should be adjusted so that they align with each other when in the neutral position.

Park brake spring adjustment

1. Occasionally check the park brake spring adjustment using the following method:
2. Shut engine off, place control levers in the park brake position, disengage deck clutch,
remove ignition switch key and disconnect negative battery cable before doing any
adjustments.
3. Measure the park brake spring. It should be compressed to 1-5/8". If it is not, adjust the
nylock nut until the proper spring compression is achieved, FIG. 57.
4. Repeat for the other side.
ALIGN
HANDLES ±.125"
FIG. 56
SPRING
NYLOCK
NUT
SPRING LENGTH
FIG. 57
10-33
1-5/8"
COMPRESSED
109706 10/08