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Neutral Adjustment
Later Models with Plastic Bracket (H, Figure 6-5)
1. Park tractor on level surface. Shut off PTO switch
and engine. Do not apply parking brake. Make
sure transmission control lever is in neutral and
has activated neutral switch light (ignition switch
on).
2. Raise rear of tractor off ground with a suitable
hoist or floor jack. Install jackstands underneath
transaxle and block front wheels.
3. Loosen nuts (A, figure 6-5) on both left side and
right side of speed control lever (B). (Left side nut
is located next to spring and not shown in
illustration.)
4. Loosen nut (C) securing ball retainer (G) to
plastic support bracket (H).
5. Rotate shift cam (D) so that neutral detent is
aligned with roller ball (E).
6. Start engine and increase to full throttle. If wheels
rotate, continue with adjustment. If wheels do not
rotate, go to step 8.
7. Place a 1/4- rod or #2 Phillips screwdriver into
hole (F) in eccentric ball retainer (G). Rotate ball
retainer until wheels stop moving.
8. Tighten nut (C) securing ball retainer (G).
9. Shut off engine and make sure dash transmission
control lever is in neutral position, and has
activated neutral light (Ignition switch on).
10. Pull right end of speed control lever (B) fully
forward. Tighten the left side 1/4" nut (not
shown).
11. Push the right end of speed control lever (B) fully
rearward and tighten right side 5/16" nut (A).
12. Check the "Return-To-Neutral" by following these
steps:
a. Shift transmission lever into forward (drive)
position and fully depress clutch/brake pedal.
b. Lever should return to neutral slot.
c. If lever does not return to neutral, repeat above
steps 1-11.
13. Remove tractor from jackstands.
Figure 6-5.
A. Nut
B. Speed Control Lever
C. Nut
D. Shift Cam
E. Roller Ball
F. Adjustment Hole
G. Eccentric Ball Retainer
H. Support Bracket (Plastic)
For early models with welded support bracket see page 21.
Section 6. (Continued)
Lawn Tractors with Eaton 750 Hydrostatic Transaxle
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