Simplicity LEGACY Series User Manual

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8 Power Steering Service
Tilt Assembly Service
Figure 6. Steering Wheel Replacement
A. Steering Wheel Cap D. Steering Wheel
B. Hex Nut E. Boot
C. Lockwasher F. Key
E
Steering Tilt Assembly Removal
1. Park the tractor on a level surface.
2. Turn the ignition key switch to the OFF position,
remove the key, set the parking brake, and turn the
PTO switch off.
3. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable
(see Section 7, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SERVICE).
4. Peel up the rubber boot (B, Figure 7) covering the tilt
assembly (G).
5. Remove the four flange nuts (C) securing the tilt
assembly base (G) and lift off of the tower assembly.
Steering Tilt Assembly Installation
1. Set the steering tilt assembly (A, Figure 8) back on
the tower assembly. Pay special attention to aligning
the steering pump shaft (C) with the slot (B) in the tilt
assembly (A).
2. Secure using the original flange nuts (C, Figure 7).
3. Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable (see Section
7, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SERVICE).
Figure 7. Steering Wheel Tilt Assembly Removal
A. Steering Wheel E. Mounting Screws
B. Rubber Boot F. Dashboard
C. Nut G. Tilt Assembly Base
D. Steering Pump Shaft
B
G
A
C
D
F
E
END VIEW
Figure 8. Replace Steering Tilt Assembly
A. Tilt Assembly C. Steering Pump Shaft
B. Slot D. Tower Assembly
C
A
B
D
E
C
B
D
F
A
IF STEERING WHEEL IS STUCK
1. Thread nut (B) on shaft until it is flush with the top of
the shaft.
2. Pull up on the steering wheel.
3. Tap nut with a soft mallet until steering wheel comes
off. Be careful not to damage threads.
Not for Reproduction

Simplicity LEGACY Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	LEGACY Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English