MTD WHITE GT-185 - Adjustments; Seat Adjustment; Hydrostatic Neutral Control Adjustment; Deck Leveling Adjustment

WARNING: The mower should not be
operated without the entire grass catcher
or chute deflector in place.
A WARNING: Be careful of the cooling fan
on the hydrostatic transmission.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to
wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure to
use only factory authorized replacement bag.
ADJUSTMENTS
A WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wires and ground against the engine
before performing any adjustments,
repairs or maintenance.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the four
screws on the bottom of the seat. See figure 2. Slide
the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the
four screws.
HYDROSTATIC NEUTRAL CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
The hydrostatic transmission control is in correct
adjustment when the tractor does not move with the
engine running, the clutch engaged and the hydro¬
static control lever in the neutral position.
If adjustment is necessary, follow these steps:
1. R a i se both rear wheels off the ground by placing
blocks under the rear frame.
2. R emove the transmission panel by removing the
parking brake knob and truss machine screws.
3. L oosen the hex jam nut on the speed selector
adjusting rod. See figure 17.
Speed Selector
Adjusting Rod Hex Jam Nut
4. Loosen the hex nut on the scissor mounting
bracket. See figure 18.
5. Start the engine and run at full throttle.
6. Move the hydrostatic control lever until you find
neutral (rear wheels do not rotate in either
direction).
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7. Depress the clutch-brake pedal all the way and
set the parking brake.
8. Shut off the engine.
9. Tighten the hex nut on the scissor mounting
bracket.
10. Thread the speed selector rqd in or out of the
ferrule until the hydrostatic control lever lines up in
the neutral position on the speed control index
bracket.
11. Tighten hex jam nut against the ferrule.
12. Replace the transmission panel and parking brake
knob.
13. Remove the blocks from under the frame and test
the operation of the tractor.
DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
To correct for uneven cut, see deck leveling in the
Assembly section.
STEERING SHAFT ADJUSTMENT
Steering
Brace
Place Nail Here Drag Lj n | <
Hex Jam Nut (A)
Ball Joint
Lock
Washer(C)
Align
Holes
Steering Gear
FIGURE 18.
Steering Arm
Nut (B)
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction compared to the
other, the steering drag link must be adjusted. To adjust
the drag link follow these steps. Refer to figure 18.
1 . Loosen hex jam nut (A) at the rear of the ball joint.
2. Loosen and remove hex nut (B).
3. Lift the threaded portion of the ball joint out of the
steering arm. Please do not misplace the hardware
used to hold ball joint to steering arm. You will need
it again.
4. Set the front wheels facing straight ahead.
5. Turn the steering wheel to the right or the left to
match the alignment holes in the steering brace and
the steering gear.
6. Once aligned, drop a nail through the steering brace
and steering gear alignment holes.
7. Adjust the ball joint in or out on the drag link until the
threaded portion of the ball joint slips through the
hole in the steering arm. Make sure lock washer (C)
is in position between the ball joint and the steering
arm.
8. Tighten hex jam nut (A) against the ball joint.
9. Reattach the ball joint to the steering arm with hex
nut (B). Finger tighten only at this time.