John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Drawbar and PTO
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Adjusting PTO Clutch Operating Rod
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A—PTO Clutch Lever
B—Clip Pin
C—Jam Nut
D—Arm
E—Clevis
F—Jam Nut
G—Turnbuckle
1. Move PTO lever (A) to rearward (disengaged) position.
2. Remove clip pin (B) from forward end of PTO clutch
rod.
3. Check for equal thread engagement at turnbuckle (G).
Loosen jam nuts (F) and (C). Turn rod (D) until threads
on each side of turnbuckle are equal. Tighten jam nut
(F).
4. Loosen jam nut (C) from rear of front clevis (E).
5. Adjust length of arm (D) so the clip pin (B) can be
inserted with the rod pulled forward and the arm pulled
rearward to eliminate free play. Lengthen rod by turn of
the clevis to provide PTO clutch lever free play and
PTO clutch rod travel in fully engaged position to
specification.
Specification
PTO Clutch Lever—Free Play 15 mm........................................................
PTO Clutch Rod (In Fully
Engaged Position)—Travel 14 mm -16 mm................................................
NOTE: Adjust turnbuckle (G) if you cannot make proper
adjustment with clevis.
6. Reinstall clip pin (B) in clevis (E) and arm (D).
7. Tighten jam nut (C) at clevis.
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