Great Dane GDRZ72-28KHE Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service Steering & Brakes - 39
SERVICE STEERING & BRAKES
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3. Remove cap (A), cotter pin (B), castle nut (C), caster
yoke and wheel assembly (D) and caster bushing (E).
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the bearing races
(F and G), unless the bearings need to be replaced.
4. Remove seal (H) and lower bearing (I).
5. Remove upper bearing (J).
6. Clean and inspect bearings (I and J); pack with clean
grease. Replace bearings if needed.
7. Install lower bearing (I).
8. Install caster bushing (E) into a new seal (H).
9. Install seal assembly (H).
10.Carefully install caster yoke and wheel assembly (D).
NOTE: Do not overtighten castle nut (C). Tighten castle
nut only enough to install the cotter pin (B). The caster
wheel yoke assembly must be free to rotate.
11.Install castle nut (C), cotter pin (B) and cap (A).
12.Apply grease to lubrication fitting (L).
Checking and Aligning Motion Control Levers
- Standard “Center Steer” Levers
Check Alignment:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. The control lever gap is pre-set at the factory. If the gap
requires adjustment, see your authorized Great Dane
servicing dealer.
Height Adjustment Procedure
The position of the control levers can be varied higher or
lower by approximately 25 mm (1 in.) depending on the
holes chosen for mounting the lever.
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To mount in the high position, mount the levers to the top
four holes in the mounting bracket.
To mount in the low position, mount the levers to the
bottom four holes in the mounting bracket.
Checking and Aligning Motion Control Levers
- Optional “Over the Lap” Levers
Check Alignment:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
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2. Move both motion control levers (A) from the neutral lock
to the neutral steer position.
3. Check levers for equal alignment.
Check gap (B) between the levers. The
recommended gap is 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 in.).
A
J
F
L
G
I
H
E
D
B
C
C
A
B