Simplicity SunStar Series User Manual

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Section 4. (Continued)
Tractors with HydroGear 216-3010L Hydrostatic Transaxle
Perform the following adjustment if the shift lever must be
moved out of the neutral gate to prevent forward or reverse
tractor movement. (With the clutch/brake pedal released, a
small amount of travel in the shift lever may be required to
fully stop tractor.)
1. Position unit on flat, level ground. Make sure the shift
lever is positioned in the neutral gate.
2. Raise the rear of tractor off ther ground, and support it
securley with jackstands so that the rear wheels are free to
rotate.
3. Start the unit and move the shift lever until the rear
wheels stop moving. Shut off tractor engine, leaving shift
lever in position.
Neutral Adjustment
WARNING
When Making adjustment, keep hands, hair, clothing, or
tools away from rotating belts. Grasp cam lever at base to
keep hand several inches below belt rotating around
idler pulley assembly. Careless or improper attention
any result in serious injury.
4. Loosen nut (A, Figure 4-3) securingthe front shift rod (E) to
the idler pivot assembly (B) and rear shift rod lever (C).
The front shift rod must be free to move without disturb-
ing the position of the rear shift rod (C).
5. Move the shift lever so that it is positioned in the neutral
gate.
6. Tighten nut (A) securely.
7. Check operation of unit for any movement with shift lever
in neutral gate. Perform the return-to -neutral adjustment
(refer to next page).
Figure 4-3 Neutral Adjustment
A. Nut
B. Idler Pivot Assembly
C. Rear Shift Rod
D. Idler Arm Assembly
E. Front Shift Rod
Viewed From Bottom Looking Up
E
D
C
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FRONT
V-Pulley
Flat Idler
Pulley

Simplicity SunStar Series Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	SunStar Series
Category	Tractor
Language	English