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8. Beginning with the right side of the mower, adjust the
steering control rod so that the right side wheel starts
rotating forward while holding the steering control lever
in the neutral position. Now, adjust the steering rod back
the opposite direction to the point when the wheel stops
rotating. From that point, turn the steering rod back again
½ turn. This ensures that the steering rod is adjusted so
that the transmission control arm is centered in the
neutral band of the transmission. Figure 4-5
9. Move the steering control lever forward and backward
making sure that the wheel rotates forward and backward
correctly. Return the steering control lever to neutral and
re-check to make sure the wheel has stopped in the
neutral position. Place the steering control lever in the
park brake position.
NOTE: If neutral is set properly, you should not hear the
transmission whine.
10. Turn the engine off.
11. With the engine off, move the right side steering control
lever into the neutral position and pull the lever to the full
reverse position. Now, slowly bring the steering control
lever back to the neutral position and then place it in the
park brake position. This sets the steering damper in the
correct neutral position.
Tighten the nut on the damper’s rear ball stud. Once this
nut is tightened, when the steering control lever is in the
reverse position and then released, the steering control
lever should return to the neutral position. Figure 4-5
12. Check to make sure you have all fasteners tightened to
the correct torque specifications.
13. Repeat steps 4 thru 12 for the left side.
14. Once both sides are properly adjusted, check them
together to make sure everything is working properly.
15. IMPORTANT: With the engine off, disconnect the two
female spade connectors from each other (from step #3)
and reconnect them to the seat switch. This must be
completed so that the safety circuit is functioning
properly. Figure 4-1
16. The steering control levers should be adjusted so that
they align vertically with each other when in the neutral
position (Figure 4-3). Space between ends of steering
control handles to be .50” ±.25” (12.7mm ± .6.35mm).
Figure 4-4
17. Check to make sure all tools or obstructions are removed
from under the mower.
18. Raise the rear of the mower and remove the jack stands.
Lower the mower.
Steering damper
The steering damper is spring loaded to return the steering
control levers to the neutral position from the reverse position.
This gives the operator a sense of neutral during operation.
If the mower does not return to neutral from reverse then
adjust as follows:
To set the steering dampers in the correct operating position
follow these steps:
This operation is extremely dangerous. Pay close atten-
tion when adjusting the transmission control rod so you
do not get your fingers, tools, or anything else close to the
transmission’s cooling fans.
Figure 4-3
Steering control lever
Shown with steering control
levers in neutral position
Do not operate the mower without plugging the mower’s
wiring harness into the seat switch. This switch is an
important part of the safety start interlock system. Serious
injury can result if the seat switch is not plugged into the
mower’s wiring harness.
Never operate the mower with a non-functioning seat
switch. Always reconnect the seat switch to the mower
harness.
Figure 4-4
Align handles
± .125” (3.2mm)
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