Manual

Placethesteeringwheelinpositionforstraight
aheadtravel.
Infrontofthepivotbar,measurethedistance
horizontallyfromtheinsideoftheleftrimtothe
insideofthedghtrim.Notethedistance.
Behindthepivotbar,measurethedistance
hodzontaltyfromtheinsideoftheleftdmtothe
insideofthedghtrim.Notethedistance.
Themeasurementtakeninfrontofthepivotbar
shouldbebetween1/16"and5/16"lessthanthe
measurementtakenbehindthepivotbar.Ifit isnot,
anadjustmentisnecessary.Proceedasfollows.
Locatetheferruleattherightendofthetierod,just
totherearoftheright,fronttireoftractor.See
Figure12.
Removethecotterpinandflatwasherwhich
securestheadjustmentferruletothetractorsright
axle.
Twoturnsatatime,threadtheadjustmentferrule
towardtheright,fronttiretolengthenthetierod.Or,
threadtheadjustmentferruleawayfromthedght,
fronttiretoshortenthetierod.
NOTE: Lengthening the tie rod increases the tractor's
front tie toe-in. Shortening the tie rod decreases the
tractor's front tire toe-in.
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Tie Rod
Right Axle
FlatWashe+
Right Front Tire
Figure 12
Reinsert the adjustment ferrule and temporadly
secure it with the cotter pin removed earlier.
Make certain the steering wheel is in position for
straight-ahead travel before again taking
measurements. Continue to repeat the steps above
until a proper adjustment isachieved.
Secure the tie rod to the right axle with the flat
washer removed earlier and a replacement cotter
pin.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT reuse the original cotter pin once
it has been removed.
SECTION7: MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, place the deck
engagement/lift lever in the BLADES STOP
position, move shift lever into neutral position,
set parking brake, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
Cleaningthe EngineAndDeck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate
around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other
part of the machine, especially the belts, pulleys and
other moving parts. Clean the underside of the deck
with a wisk broom, scraper or forced air after each
mowing.
IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer or garden
hose to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It may
cause damage to electdcal components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water wilt
result in a shortened life of the tractor and reduce its
serviceability.
Engine
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual for engine maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructedin
the Briggs & Stratton Operator!Owner Manual packed
with your unit. Follow the instructions carefully.
ChangingEngineOil
For draining oil from the engine's crankcase of select
model tractors, a plastic oil drain sleeve is packed with
this Operator's Manual. To drain the oil, proceed as
follows:
Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick
from the oil fill tube.
Snap the small end of oil drain sleeve onto the oil
sump. See Figure 13.
Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable
container with a capacity of no less than 64 oz.
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