Adjustments - Bolens nolens 1250 Operator And Maintenance Manual

ADJUSTMENTS

For adjustments not discussed in this manual consult your
Bolens dealer.
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 16.)
1. Place steering wheel in its mid-position.
2. Loosen hex nut on tie rod, and turn tie rod until 0 to 1
degree toe-in is obtained.
3. Tighten hex nut securely
Figure 16
POWER TAKE-OFF (P.T.O.) LEVER (See Figure 17.)
1. Place P.T.O. lever in the OFF position.
2. Remove spring cotter pin and turn the P.T.O. control rod
until the desired tension is obtained, or the "over-the-center"
snap is felt when moving the P.T.O. lever from OFF position
to ON position. Reinstall spring cotter pin.
Figure 17
3. With the P.T.O. lever still in the ON position, loosen the hex
capscrew which secures the upper belt guide shown in
Figure 18. Adjust upper belt guide for a 1/8 inch clearance
between belt and belt guide.Tighten hex capscrew securely.
P.T.O. BELT ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 18.)
Should it become necessary to replace P.T.O. belt, install
new belt as follows:
1. Place P.T.O. lever in the ON position.
2. Loosen hex capscrew which secures upper belt guide, and
adjust for a 1/8 inch clearance between belt guide and newly
installed belts. Tighten hex capscrew securely.
3. Loosen the two hex capscrews which secure the lower belt
guide, and adjust for a 3/32 to 1/8 inch clearance between
belt guide and belts. Tighten the two hex capscrews securely.
Place P.T.O. lever in OFF position.
GENERATOR STARTER BELT
DISC BRAKE (See Figures 21 and 22.)
1. Remove cotter pin and clevis pin from brake rod assembly.
2. Hold brake pedal in its normal relaxed position. Turn end
yoke until one inch of free brake pedal travel is attained
before pedal depression gives braking action.
Figure 21
3. Reinstall clevis pin and secure with cotter pin.
Before adjusting, inspect disc brake assembly to determine
whether an adjustment is needed or if brake pad replacement
is necessary. For disc brake service, consult your Bolens
dealer.
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Figure 18
Figure 22
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