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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER
(See Fig. 29)
The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary.
If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its
position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the
friction pack located on the right side of chassis.
• Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning
ignition key to “OFF” position and engage parking
brake.
• Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
• While holding locknut, loosen jam nut
• Tighten locknut 1/4 turn.
• While holding locknut, tighten jam nut securely.
NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move the motion
control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above
adjustment procedure by loosening locknut 1/4 turn.
Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if
necessary.
JAM
NUT
LOCKNUT
FIG. 29
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or
replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before
operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in
Operation section of this manual.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly
section of this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation.
Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism
have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust
if necessary.
TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 30) -
• Position front wheels straight ahead.
• Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of
tires (dimensions “A” and “B”).
• Front dimension “A” should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than
rear dimension “B”.
TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 30 and 31) -
• Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.
• Adjust tie rod until dimension “A” is 1/8" to 1/4" less than
dimension “B”.
• Tighten jam nuts securely.