STEERING
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6. Remove cotter pins (4 and 5) and castle nuts
(3 and 6), and lift steering cylinder (1) from frame
bracket (2) and steering arm (7).
Figure 7-5
7. Loosen clamp bolts/nuts (8 and 9) on both sides of
steering cylinder (11).
8. Adjust (turn) ball joints (10 and 12) in or out equally
as needed.
9. Install the steering cylinder, and check the turning
radius in both directions.
10. Repeat steps 2 through 9 as needed until the turning
radius is equal in both directions.
11. Proceed to “Steering Stop Bolt Adjustment.”
Steering Stop Bolt Adjustment
IMPORTANT
The steering linkage must be adjusted in proper
sequence. Do not perform this procedure until the tie
rod and turning radius (equal angle) adjustments
have been performed. (See “Tie Rod Adjustment” on
page 7-4 and “Turning Radius (Equal Angle)
Adjustment” on page 7-4.)
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2. Turn the wheels to the straight-ahead position.
Figure 7-6: Steering Stop Bolt—Right Side
Figure 7-7: Steering Stop Bolt—Left Side
3. Loosen both jam nuts (4 and 7), and turn both stop
bolts (2 and 5) completely against the mounting
brackets (1 and 6).
4. Fully retract the steering cylinder (right turn). Turn the
left side stop bolt (5) until there is a 0.030—0.060 in.
(0.76—1.5 mm) gap between the bolt and the
steering arm (8). Tighten the jam nut (7).
5. Fully extend the steering cylinder (left turn). Turn the
left side stop bolt (2) until there is a 0.030—0.060 in.
(0.76—1.5 mm) gap between the bolt and the
steering arm (3). Tighten the jam nut (4).
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12
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TN1877
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4
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TN1878
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