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Jacobsen SLF530 User Manual

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7 ADJUSTMENTS
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7.3 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 +1/16 inch (+ 1.6 mm).
4. Tighten the jam nuts (B).
After the tie rod is adjusted, adjust the steering cylinder ball
joint (D).
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).
3. Rotate the steering cylinder shaft (F) in or out of the ball joint (D) until there is 5/16 inch (8 mm) clearance
between the steering arm (G) and the axle stop (H).
4. Tighten the clamp hardware (E).
7.4 ARMREST ADJUSTMENT___________________________________________________
The armrest has three available height settings and can tilt for the
operator.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Remove the hardware 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. To adjust the armrest angle, loosen screws (D) and lift or lower
the front of the armrest. Tighten the screws after the adjustment.
6. Install the hardware cover (A).
7. After you adjust the armrest, check the armrest wire harness connector (C) for a tight connection to the mower
harness.
7.5 NEUTRAL SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ___________________________________________
The mower has a proximity switch (D) located on the traction pump, which signals the
controller when the traction pedal is in the Neutral position. The proximity switch has a
red LED to signal when the switch contacts are closed.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position to provide power to the neutral switch
(D). Do not start the engine.
2. Adjust the neutral switch (D) as required to get an 1/8 to 3/16 in. (0.3 to 0.5 cm)
air gap between the switch and the switch arm.
3. Loosen the traction cable hardware (A) and the damper hardware (B). Adjust the
switch arm (C) until bracket is centered under the sensing area (E) of the switch
(D). The switch contacts will close and the red LED will turn on. Tighten hardware
(A and B).
B
B
A
C
C
DE
F
H
G
+0 to 1/16"
(+0 to 1.6 mm)
A
B
C
D
B
C
A
D
E

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BrandJacobsen
ModelSLF530
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

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