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ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS
Adjusting Steering Lever Height (Figure 17)
NOTE: Perform steps 1 and 2 for both steering levers.
1. Remove mounting hardware and move handlebar up or
down until the steering levers are at the appropriate
height.
2. Install mounting hardware.
NOTE: Align handlebars by adjusting eccentric spacer until
the height of handlebars are the same.
Forward and Reverse Speed Adjustment
(Figure 18)
IMPORTANT: The unit should track within 2 feet (0.61 m) of
a straight line for 30 feet (9.14 m).
The travel of the steering levers may need adjustment if:
• The unit turns to the right or left when both steering
levers are pushed as far forward as possible.
• The unit turns to the right or left when both steering
levers are pulled back as far rearward as possible.
NOTE: The side the unit turns toward indicates that the
wheel on that side is turning slower than the other wheel.
Either the wheel that is turning faster needs to slow down or
the wheel that is turning slower needs to be sped up to allow
the unit to travel in a straight line.
1. Determine which way the unit turns.
NOTE: The forward travel adjustment bolt adjusts the
forward travel of the steering lever. The rear travel
adjustment bolt adjusts the rearward travel of the steering
lever.
2. Adjust speed by:
• Turning adjustment bolt clockwise to decrease steering
lever travel.
• Turning adjustment bolt counterclockwise to increase
steering lever travel.
REPLACING PTO BELT
Remove (Figure 19)
1. Lower mower deck to the ground.
2. Remove belt covers from mower deck.
3. Pull idler arm towards outside of unit until tension is
removed from PTO belt.
4. Remove PTO belt from left mower deck pulley.
5. Slowly release idler arm until tension is removed from
idler spring.
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Figure 17
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1. Handlebar
2. Steering Lever
3. Mounting Hardware
4. Adjustment Holes
5. Eccentric Spacer
CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring
tension. Keep body parts well away from idler when
performing this operation.
Figure 18
1. Forward Travel Adjustment Bolt
2. Rear Travel Adjustment Bolt
3. Steering Lever
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