9-10 4203780 First Edition
ACCESSORIES AND MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR
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1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2. Remove nut (14), lock washer (13), and flat washer
(12) from ball joint (28).
3. Remove two nuts (3), lock washers (4), flat washers
(5), and two screws (31) from traction pedal mounting
bracket (6).
4. Lift traction pedal (2) and traction pedal mounting
bracket out and away from machine.
5. Remove screw (9) from traction pedal mounting
bracket, and remove cotter pin (8) from traction pedal
pivot rod (7).
6. Remove traction pedal pivot rod from traction pedal,
and remove two bushings (1) from each side of the
traction pedal. Inspect traction pedal pivot rod and
bushings for wear; replace as necessary.
7. Remove nut (14), lock washer (13), and flat washer
(12) from ball joint (28). Separate ball joint from
traction bell crank (18) and remove traction pedal
adjusting rod (29). Inspect ball joints for binding or
excess free play; replace as necessary.
8. Unplug reverse kick out switch (22), and remove two
nuts (23), lock washers (24), and flat washers (11) to
remove reverse kick out switch with switch bracket
(25).
9. Remove two nuts (27), lock washers (26), flat
washers (21), and screws (20) to remove reverse kick
out switch from switch bracket.
10. Separate traction pump adjusting rod linkage from
the back of the bell crank.
11. Remove cotter pin (15), two flat washers (16), two
bushings (17), and bell crank (18) from frame
assembly. Inspect the two bushings for wear; replace
as necessary.
Disassembly Note
Clean and inspect all moving parts, checking for wear,
damage, and binding parts.
Assembly Notes
• Assemble in reverse order of disassembly.
• Apply grease to all pivot points and grease fittings.
• Use new cotter pins during assembly.
• Tighten traction pedal mounting bracket nuts to 25
lb-ft (34 N·m).
• Tighten the ball joint nuts to 50 lb-ft (68 N·m).
• Adjust mowing speed with pedal stop (33).
• Check reverse kick out switch (22) adjustment. (See
“Reverse Kick-Out Switch” on page 4-99.)