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through the front discharge deector bracket,
discharge deector, and rear deector bracket.
5. Make sure that the spring and rod are installed
so that the rod is retained from sliding out
by the front bracket and the spring holds the
discharge deector in the down position. Refer to
(
Figure 44) for proper orientation.
Important: The discharge deector must be
spring loaded in the down position. Lift the
deector up to test that it snaps to the full
down position.
Adjustments
Tracking Adjustment
If the machine turns right or left when handles are
pushed forward together, adjust the tracking plate on
the side opposite the direction of turn (see
Figure 45).
Loosen the hardware that holds the tracking plate.
Move the plate back until the unit drives straight.
Tighten the hardware to lock the tracking plate in
place. Readjust handles if necessary.
Figure 45
1. Control arm shaft
3. Tracking plate
2. Tracking plate nut
Brake Linkage Adjustment
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to
neutral position, engage parking brake, stop the
engine, remove the key and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Setup the machine to be pushed by hand
(see Pushing the Machine by Hand in the
Operation section).
4. Raise the rear of machine up and support with
jack stands (or equivalent support) just high
enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely.
5. Engage/disengage the brake and check each drive
tire to make sure each brake engages/disengages.
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