NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
1. Stop engine and remove ignition key.
2. Tilt seat forward.
3. Move the control lever rearward and release the
control lever. This control lever should return to a
position where the control lever can be swung
outward and lock in the neutral outward position.
This setting is fixed and not adjustable. If the
handles do not return to neutral, contact a
servicing dealer.
MOTION CONTROL NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The steering has been factory adjusted to eliminate
creeping when the control levers are in neutral posi-
tion. However, should the mower begin to creep,
adjustments can be made as outlined below. Before
considering any adjustment, check the tire pressure
and make certain hydraulic system oil is at operating
temperature. Unequal tire pressure can cause the
mower to drift to one side ( see recommended tire
pressure).
1. Raise the drive wheels of the zero turn off the
ground. Safely block the frame in this position so
it is secure. This adjustment must be made with
the drive wheels free to turn.
2. Remove the electrical connection from the seat
switch and temporarily install a jumper wire
across the terminals of the wiring harness.
3. Loosen the jamnuts on the vertical turnbuckles,
which connect the lever control arms to the
hydrostatic component control arms. Note: The
nuts at the top of the turnbuckles have left-
handed threads.
4. Start the engine. Release the parking brake and
throttle up the engine to full throttle.
5. Observe which direction the wheels are rotating.
If the wheels are rotating forward, rotate the verti-
cal turnbuckle clockwise to shorten the steering
control linkage until the wheel(s) come to a stop.
Repeat for the opposite side if necessary.
(Note: The right hand linkage controls the right
hydrostatic component and the left handle con-
trols the left hydrostatic component)
6. If the wheels are rotating in reverse, then rotate
the vertical turnbuckle counter-clockwise to
lengthen the steering control linkage until the
wheel(s) come to a stop. Repeat for the opposite
side if necessary.
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Vertical
Turnbuckle
Control Lever
Pivot Bolt
(3/8 x 1-1/2” w/Locknut)
Slotted Hole and Adjusting Bolt
(3/8 x 1-1/2” w/Flatwasher
and Locknut)
Hydrostatic
Transaxle
5. CLEANING GRASS BUILD UP UNDER DECK
Depress the deck lift foot pedal and lock in position,
then move the height adjustment pin to the 4-1/2”
position.
Lift the front of the unit and support unit securely.
Clean out any grass build up from underside of deck
and in deck discharge chute.
7. When both wheels remain in neutral, tighten the
jam nuts to lock the vertical turnbuckle in place.
8. Test again by moving the control levers forward
and backward before returning them to the neu-
tral position. If the tires are in neutral, the unit is
now ready for operation.
9. Shut the unit off. Remove the jumper wire from
the wiring harness and replace the connectors
into the seat switch. Never operate the mower
unless all safety switches are operating properly.
CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT
The control levers can be adjusted for operator com-
fort. Loosen the hex head cap screws that attach
the upper control lever to the lower control lever.
The upper control lever can be pivoted to fit the
operator’s personal preference. The control levers
should be adjusted so they align with each other
when in the neutral position. The upper levers can
also be adjusted vertically for operator comfort.
Note: The upper control levers were shipped in the
highest position from the factory to allow for optional
seats with armrests. If your unit does not have seat
armrests, and you would prefer a lower height, then
remove the hex head screws from each upper han-
dle and lower to the lower position. Reinstall hard-
ware and securely tighten.
TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY:
WHEN ADJUSTING VERTICAL TURN-
BUCKLE, KEEP HANDS AND TOOLS
CLEAR OF SPINNING FAN BLADES.
CAUTION
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