9-10 4181383 First Edition
ACCESSORIES AND MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR
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1. Park mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-5.)
2. Remove two hex bolts (3) and two locking flange nuts
(6), and remove traction pedal from treadle pivot (19).
Inspect pedal grips (1 and 5); replace if worn or
cracked.
3. Remove hex bolt (9) and locking hex nut (10) and
separate rod end (8) from treadle pivot. Inspect both
rod ends (8) for binding or excess free play; replace
as necessary.
4. Remove four hex bolts (15) and locking flange nuts
(7) from treadle pivot bracket (11).
5. Unplug neutral switch (14) and remove traction pedal
control assembly from mower.
Disassembly Notes
• Clean and inspect all moving parts, checking for
wear, damage, and binding parts.
• Remove and inspect treadle pivot bushings (16 and
18) for excessive wear. Replace as needed.
• Check neutral switch (14), to treadle pivot (19) air
gap; use shims to get correct gap of 0.06—0.12 in.
(1.5—3.0 mm)
Assembly Notes
• Assemble in reverse order of disassembly.
• Apply grease to all pivot points and grease fittings.
• Adjust mowing speed with pedal stop (21).
• Adjust transport speed with rod end (8).
• Adjust reverse speed with reverse pedal stop (12).
• Mowing speed—6 mph (10 km/h).Transport speed—
10 mph (16 km/h). Reverse speed—3.5 mph (5.6
km/h).
Seat and Mount Plate
Removal and Installation
See Figures 9-13 and 9-14.
1. Park mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-5.)
2. Open hood and disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Support the seat and platform with a suitable lifting
device.
Figure 9-13
Figure 9-14
4. Using the operators seat adjusting lever, set the seat
in the rearmost position. Remove the two hex bolts
(1) and washers (2) from the floor pan.
5. Disconnect the operator’s seat switch wire harness
connector (5). Remove the three hex bolts (3) and
washers (4) from the rear of the seat platform.
6. Using a lifting device, remove seat and platform from
the mower.
Installation Notes
• Install the seat and platform by reversing the order of
removal.
• Carefully route seat switch wire harness to avoid
damage from pinched wires.
• Start all seat platform bolts and tighten lightly before
final torque.
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