Simplicity LTH series Service Manual page 35

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
LTH/Broadmoor (Eaton 750 Hydrostatic
Transaxle - Early Models with Welded
Support Bracket "H" - See Figure 5).
NOTE: Perform the Clutch/Brake Adjustment before
doing the Neutral Adjustment.
1. Park tractor on level surface. Shut off PTO switch
and engine. Do not apply parking brake. Make sure
transmission control lever is in neutral and has acti-
vated neutral switch light (ignition switch on).
2. Raise the rear of tractor off the ground . See
Elevating Rear End for Safe Service..
3. Loosen nut (A, Figure 5), which secures transaxle
shift rod to speed control lever, (B).
4. Loosen nut (C), which secures the ball retainer (G) to
the welded support bracket.
5. Rotate shift cam (D) so that neutral detent is aligned
with roller ball (E).
6. Start engine and increase to full throttle. If wheels
rotate, continue with adjustment. If wheels do not
rotate, go to step 8.
7. Place a 1/4" rod or #2 Phillips screwdriver into hole
(F) in eccentric ball retainer (G). Rotate ball retainer
until wheels stop moving.
8. Tighten nut (C) securing ball retainer (G).
9. Make sure dash transmission control lever is in neu-
tral position and has activated neutral switch light
(ignition switch) before tightening nut (A).
10. Check the "Return-To-Neutral" by following these
steps:
a. Shift transmission lever into forward (drive) posi-
tion and fully depress clutch/brake pedal.
b. Lever should return to neutral slot.
c. If lever does not return to neutral, repeat above
steps 1 - 9.
11. Shut off engine and remove tractor from jackstands.
4 Adjustments
Neutral Adjustment - Eaton
Figure 5.
A. Nut
B. Speed Control Lever
C. Nut
D. Shift Cam
E. Roller Ball
F. Adjustment Hole
G. Eccentric Ball Retainer
H. Support Bracket (Welded)
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