Parking Brake Adjustment; Leveling The Deck; Seat Adjustment - Troy-Bilt 26J Mini-Rider Operator's Manual

Adjustments
WARNING:
adjustments while the engine is running, except
where specified in the operator's manual.
Steering Adjustment
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if
the front tie rod is being replaced due to damage or wear, the
steering will need to be adjusted.
To Adjust the toe in/out of the front wheels:
1. Remove the bow-tie clip securing the tie-rod ferrule to the
right front axle assembly, and drop the tie-rod down to
adjust. See Fig. 6-3.
2. Thread the ferrule inward to "toe-in" the wheels, or
outward to "toe-out" the wheels.
3. Reinsert the tie-rod ferrule into the right side axle assembly
and secure with the bow-tie cotter pin removed in Step 1.
NOTE: Threading the ferrule too far onto the tie-rod will
cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is
between 1/16" and 5/16".
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
1. Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead
travel.
2. In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from
the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note
the distance.
3. Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from
the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note
the distance.
4. The measurement taken in front of the axle should be
between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken
behind the axle. Adjust if necessary.

Seat Adjustment

Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for seat
adjustment instructions.
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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 is in need of
adjustment. See an authorized Troy-bilt Service Dealer to have
your brakes properly adjusted.

Leveling the Deck

NOTE:
Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any
deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires, later in this section of
this manual for more information regarding tire pressure.
Front To Rear
It is possible to adjust the pitch of the cutting deck. The front of
the deck should be between 0" (level) and 1⁄4" lower than the
rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the
lever for lifting the platform in the middle position and
rotate the blade so that it is aligned with the front and rear
of the tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The
first measurement taken should be between 0" (level) and
1⁄4" less than the second measurement. Determine the
approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and
proceed, if necessary, to the next step.
3. Locate the flange lock nut on the front end of the PTO Lift
Rod. See Fig. 6-4.
• Tighten the flange lock nut to raise the front of the
deck;
• Loosen the flange lock nut to lower the front of the
deck.
Figure 6-4