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SECTION7: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS
,_ WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine before
performing any adjustments, repairs or
maintenance,
Levelingthe Deck
The sides of the deck should be the same distance from
the ground. The front of the deck should be 1/4" to 3/8"
lower than the rear of the deck. If adjustment is
required, refer to "Leveling the Deck" in Assembly
Instructions.
SpeedControlAdjustment
(See Figure 23)
NOTE: When operating the unit initially or after
replacing the belts, there will be little difference
between the highest two speeds until after the belts
have gone through a break-in period and have seated
themselves into the pulleys.
If speed control adjustment is needed, adjust the speed
control links as follows. (A 3/4" shim or suitable spacer
is required.)
• Start the engine. Place the shift lever in neutral
position. Place the speed control lever in highest
speed position.
• Release the clutch-brake pedal completely, then
slowly depress the pedal all the way (to park
position). Hold the pedal in this position.
• Turn the engine off.
• After engine stops completely, release the clutch-
brake pedal.
• Remove the transmission cover by removing the
parking brake knob, shift knob and two truss
machine screws.
• Disconnect the rear speed control link from the
variable speed torque bracket by removing the
cotter pin and flat washer.
• Models 820 thru 829: Place the speed control
lever inthe first position.
• Models 840 thru 849: Place the speed control
lever inthe second position.
• Disconnect the front speed control link from the
variable speed torque bracket by removing the
cotter pin and flat washer.
• Place a 3/4" shim or other suitable object under the
point on the bracket on the clutch-brake pedal as
shown below.
SpeedContmlLeve_
Rear Speed
Control Unk
Clutch Brake
Cotter Pin Pedal
Front Speed
Control Link
Shim
Variable
Bracket Assembly
Figure 23
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