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in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows:
Looking at the transmission from the right side of
the tractor, locate the compression spring and
brake disc. See Figure 9.
Compression
Spring
)0 Hex Nut
NOTE: Rear, right wheel not shown for clarity
Figure 9
Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex nut found on
the right side of the brake assembly. See Figure 9.
Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the
brake disc and the brake puck at .011".
Re-tighten the hex nut loosened eadier.
SpeedControlAdjustment
NOTE: When operating the unit initially or after
replacing the belts, there will be little difference
between the highest two speeds until after the belts
have gone through a break-in period and have seated
themselves into the pulleys.
If the full range of speeds cannot be obtained on your
unit, adjust the speed control as follows.
Unthread the shift knob and remove the two flange
screws which secure the shift cover panel in place.
Refer to Figure 7.
Remove the shift cover panel and locate the speed
control rod. See Figure 10.
NOTE: There is a small yellow wire connected to a
spring switch on the underside of the shift cover panel.
Be careful not to damage it when removing the panel.
Remove the hairpin clip which secures the speed
control rod's ferrule to the speed bracket. See
Figure 10.
At the factory, the speed control rod is adjusted so that
5/8-in. of the rod is exposed beyond the ferrule.
Adjust the speed control by threading the ferrule
inward so that no more than 3/4-in. of the rod is
exposed beyond the ferrule. See Figure 11.
Ferrule and
Hairpin Clip
Speed Control Rod
Figure 10
NOTE: Figure is NOT to scale
Figure 11
Reinsert the ferrule and re-secure the rod with the
cotter pin removed eadier.
Reassemble the shift cover panel, start the tractor's
engine and test the full range of speeds.
IMPORTANT: Ifthe above adjustment did not result in
the tractor obtaining the full range of speeds, see an
authorized service dealer to have the variable speed
drive system inspected and professionally adjusted.
SteeringAdjustment
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other,
or if either the tie rod and ferrule are being replaced due
to damage or wear, the tie rod may need to be adjusted.
To do so, proceed as follows:
NOTE: A replacement cotter pin (part no. 714-0470)
is needed to complete this adjustment. Have one on
hand before proceeding.
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