ADJUSTMENTS 6
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6.3 STEERING SHAFT ADJUSTMENT ____________________________________________
The rear axle must be adjusted for 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) toe-in.
1. Turn the rear wheels to the straight position.
2. Loosen the jam nuts (B) on both ends of the tie rod (A).
3. Rotate the tie rod (A) to get the correct toe-in (C). the
Toe-in must not be more than 0.087” ± 0.039” (2.2mm
±1.0mm).
4. Tighten the jam nuts (B).
After the tie rod is adjusted, adjust the steering cylinder ball
joints (D) for the steering stops.
NOTE: It may be required to disconnect the ball joint at the
center of the axle to obtain the correct steering stop
adjustment.
1. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel to the left until the steering cylinder is fully extended. Stop the
engine.
2. Loosen the ball joint clamp hardware (E) on both ball joints (D).
3. Adjust the steering cylinder (F) in or out of the ball joints (D) equally until there is 5/16 inch (8 mm) clearance
between the right side steering arm (G) and the axle stop (H).
4. Tighten the clamp hardware (E).
5. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel to the right until the cylinder is fully retracted. Stop the engine.
6. Check the clearance between the left side steering arm (J) left side axle stop. Adjust ball joints (D) as required
until steering stop clearance is 5/16 inch (8 mm) for both full left and full right turns.
6.4 ARMREST ADJUSTMENT ___________________________________________________
The armrest has three available height settings for the operator.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Remove the four screws and cover (A).
3. Remove the armrest hardware (B) from the bracket on the right
side of the seat.
4. Lift or lower the armrest as needed until another set of holes in
the armrest bracket align with the seat bracket. Install the
armrest hardware (B).
5. Install the four screws and cover (A).
6. After you adjust the armrest, check the armrest wire harness
connector (C) for a tight connection to the mower harness.
B
B
A
C
C
D
E
F
H
G
J
K
(0.087"
(2.2mm 1.0mm)
D
E
0.039”)
A
B
C
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