7-8 4203780 First Edition
STEERING
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Repair
Steering Wheel
Removal and Installation
See Figure 7-11.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
Figure 7-11
2. Remove (unsnap) the cap (1) from the steering
wheel (4).
3. Remove nut (2) and internal-tooth lock washer (3).
4. Remove the steering wheel (4) from the steering
column (6).
5. Remove two washers (5) from the steering column
(6).
Installation Notes
• Install the steering wheel by reversing the order of
removal.
• Tighten the steering wheel nut (3) to 28—30 lb-ft
(38—41 N·m).
Steering Valve
Removal and Installation
See Figures 7-12 through 7-17.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2. Remove the steering wheel. (See “Steering Wheel”
on page 7-8.)
NOTE
If available, use a portable hydraulic filtering unit to
remove the hydraulic oil from the hydraulic tank. Place
the filtering unit suction hose in the tank and pump the oil
into a clean and sealable container.
Figure 7-12
3. Remove (unscrew) knob (1) from tilt lever (2).
4. Loosen jam nuts (4).
5. Tilt the steering console (3) forward.
6. Remove (unscrew) tilt lever (2) from console (3).
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