Snapper S150X User's Manual
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1. Adjustment Lever B Lumbar Adjustment Knob C Back Angle Adjustment Knob Turn the suspension adjustment knob D until the D Suspension Adjustment Knob display scale has a reading that matches the weight of the operator Suspension Adjustment 10 2007 15 TP 300 7343 A M1 SP 150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck TES Motion Control Handle ie Adjustment The control levers can be adjusted in three ways The alignment of the control levers the placement of the levers how close the ends are to one another and the height of the levers can be adjusted TO ADJUST THE HANDLE ALIGNMENT Loosen the mount bolts A Figure 29 and pivot the lever s B to align with each other TO ADJUST THE HANDLE PLACEMENT Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt C in or out to properly adjust the lever end spacing TO ADJUST THE HANDLE HEIGHT Remove the mounting hardware and reposition the handle either up or down from its original position You will need to readjust the handle alignment as described above TP 300 7343 A M1 SP Figure 29 Control Lever Adjustment A Placement Hardware B Ground Speed Conirol Lever C Alignment Hardware 16 10 2007 S150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck Return To Neutral amp Neu2. Upright Tubes 1 Remove the bolts and nuts on one side of the machine that secure the rear bumper for shipping Save this hardware for reinstallation in Step 3 2 Place the roll bar upright tube onto the outside of the rear bumper A Figure 8 Refer to Figure 9 for the correct roll bar orientation 3 Refer to the insert in Figure 8 Loosely install a bolt with a flat washer through the both holes of the upright tube rear bumper and the frame from the outside of the machine Loosely install a nylock flange nut on the bolt 4 Repeat process for the other side of the machine 10 2007 Figure 6 Assemble the Retainer Pins A Lanyard B Lanyard Anchor C Clevis Pin Figure 7 Assemble the Top Loop A Top Loop Tube B Plastic Cap C Rubber Stop ty Z 0 BX LL B vr NI 0 Figure 8 Upright Tube Placement Left Side Shown Upright Tube 1 2 13 X 3 Bolt 1 2 SAE Washer Rear Bumper Frame of the Machine 1 2 13 Nylock Flange Nut moop TP 300 7343 A M1 SP 150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck 5 Install the top loop A Figure 10 onto the upright tubes B From the outside install the 1 2 3 bolt C through the top loop and upright tube then through the retainer pin assembly D as shown in Figure 5E Loosely install the 1 2 side lock nut on the bolts Rep
3. brake must be engaged and the motion control handles must be locked in the NEUTRAL position after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine A WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test do not operate it See your authorized dealer Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system 10 2007 150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck Adjustment Procedures Adjust al Seat Adjustment See Figure 27 The seat can be adjusted forward and backward Move the lever forward position the seat as desired and release the lever to lock the seat into position Figure 27 Seat Adjustment A Seat Adjustment Lever Seat Adjustment al Suspension Seat See Figure 28 In addition to the forward and backward seat adjustment models equipped with a suspension seat can be adjusted for lumbar support suspension and back angle Forward and Backward Adjustment Move the forward backward seat adjustment lever A Figure 28 away from the seat position the seat as desired and release the lever to lock the seat into position Lumbar Adjustment Turn the lumbar adjustment knob B until the desired amount of lumbar is achieved Back Angle Adjustment Turn the back angle adjustment knob C until the Figure 28 Suspension Seat Adjustment desired amount of back angle is achieved A Forward Backward Seat
4. fluid leaks oil fuel and hydraulic oil If any control fails to operate properly during testing or seems to be out of adjustment check and readjust it according to the following Adjustments section TP 300 7343 A M1 SP 14 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches These safety systems are present for your safety do not attempt to bypass the safety switches and never tamper with the safety devices Check their operation regularly Operational SAFETY Checks Test 1 Engine should NOT crank if e PTO switch is engaged OR e Parking brake is not engaged OR e Motion control handles are not in the NEUTRAL position Test 2 Engine SHOULD crank if e PTO switch is NOT engaged AND e Parking brake is engaged AND e Motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position Test 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if e Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged OR e Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged e Operator moves motion control handles out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake Test 4 Blade Brake Check Mower blades and the mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within seven 7 seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off or the operator rises off seat If the mower drive belt does not stop within seven 7 seconds see your dealer NOTE Once the engine has stopped PTO switch must be turned off parking
5. forward off the bottom skid 6 After moving the tractor re engage the pumps drive position by turning the release valves clockwise and tighten to 80 120 in Ibs 9 13 5 N m Figure 2 Disengaging the Parking Brake lever shown in disengaged position Setup Battery Installation A Parking Brake Lever 4 WARNING BATTERY SAFETY RULES e Battery acid causes severe burns Avoid contact with skin e Wear eye protection while handling the battery e To avoid an explosion keep flames and sparks away from the battery especially while charging e When installing the battery cables CONNECT THE POSITIVE CABLE FIRST and the negative cable last If not done in this order the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool Connect Battery 1 Connect the red positive battery cable B Figure 3 to the positive battery post Figure 3 Connect the Battery 2 Connect the black negative battery cable A to the A Positive Cable amp Terminal negative battery post B Negative Cable amp Terminal 10 2007 3 TP 300 7343 A M1 SP S150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck Tm Tractor Assembly Motion Control Handle Assembly 1 Remove the handles and mounting hardware from the handle bar box 2 Install the ground speed control handles A Figure 4 onto the control lever base using the 5 16 18 x 3 4 bolts 5 16 lock washers and 5 16 flat wash
6. parts when grease fittings are not installed Not all greases are compatible Red Grease p n 5022285 is recommended automotive type high temperature lithium grease may be used when this is not available Oil 4 Generally all the moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe the fittings and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication e control handle pivots e seat plate pivots e deck lift pivots e discharge chute hinge Lubricating the Front Casters NOTE Front casters should be lubricated annually 1 Remove the 1 4 28 bolt A Figure 25 screwed into the front caster and install a 1 4 28 grease fitting 2 Grease the front caster 3 Remove the 1 4 28 grease fitting and reinstall the 1 4 28 bolt Repeat the process for the other side of the machine TP 300 7343 A M1 SP Figure 25 Front Caster amp Wheel A 1 4 28 Bolt 12 10 2007 S150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck Setup Adding Fuel To add fuel 1 Remove the fuel cap see A Figure 26 2 Fill the tank to about 1 1 2 3 81 cm of the bottom of the filler neck This will allow for fuel expansion NOTE Do not overfill Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations 3 Install and hand tighten the fuel cap Setup Sta
7. points are included in these instructions Although all required lubrication and normal adjustments on factory assembled components are done at the factory this additional information is provided to assist you in ensuring that each unit is delivered to the customer in proper working order 10 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS SETUP PROCEDURES Quick Setup List sc cccesaccceecencessecenseecccneesenseeseccessesesnccesteee 2 UN Crating ceecsseeeeeseceeeseeeeeaseeeeeneneeaseeeesaseeeensseeeaseeeeenseeenes 3 Battery Installation 0 0 0 ccssseesseeeseeeeensseeesseeeesseeeenseenenes 3 Tractor Assembly 0 seteesseeesseeeesseeeeenseeeeseeeenseeeeenseeeenes 4 Motion Control Handle Assembly sceeceteeeereeees 4 Seat ASSOMDIy ccesecceceeeseceeeeeeeeeseeseeeseeeeeeeeseaeeeneeeead 4 Roll Bar Installation cccseseesseeessceenseeeeesseeeesseeenseenenes 5 Check Fluid level sicccsccsssccbesedsccctsseecteri tev encecet detssscectvntve 7 Check Engine Oil Level 0 0 0 ecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 7 Check Hydraulic Oil LeVel ee eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeteteteeeeeeeees 7 Check Tire PreSSure cccccicivcsscesccessieeceecectessesceedsctnrecteessexe 7 Check Mower Assembly csccsscceseeseeesseeeeeeneeeeeneesenes 8 Check Torque Mower Blades esceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 8 Check Deck Rod Timing csscceeceeeenseeeseneeseeeseeneeensenes 9 Deck Leveling Adjustment cceseessseeessteeesenee
8. 43 A M1 SP S150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck TA Parking Brake ee Adjustment 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake stop the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Locate the brake spring A Figure 32 3 With the parking brake engaged measure the compressed spring length The spring should be 2 2 1 8 5 0 5 4 cm when compressed 4 If the spring is not within this range release the parking brake and turn the adjustment nut B to compress or release the spring 5 Engage the parking brake and remeasure the spring CAUTION Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than 1 15 16 4 9 cm when compressed This may damage the brake mechanism TP 300 7343 A M1 SP 2 2 1 8 5 0 5 4cm 18 18 Figure 32 Parking Brake Adjustment A Brake Spring B Adjustment Nut 10 2007 150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck Briggs amp Stratton Yard Power Products Group Copyright 2007 Briggs amp Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved The Snapper Pro logo is a trademark of Briggs amp Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA Contact Information Briggs amp Stratton Yard Power Products Group 5375 N Main St Munnsville NY 13409 4003 800 933 6175 www SnapperPro com 10 2007 19 TP 300 7343 A M1 SP
9. Dealer Setup amp Adjustment Instructions S150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products Model No Description 5900686 S150XKAV2148 21HP Kawasaki w 48 Mower 5900665 S150XKAV2552 25HP Kawasaki w 52 Mower 5900696 S150XKOH2348 S S 23HP Kohler w 48 Mower 5900697 S150XKOH2752 S S 27HP Kohler w 52 Mower ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL The safety warnings provided in this guide and in A the operator s manual included with the unit contain important information that must be obeyed when assembling setting up operating servicing transporting or storing the unit These warnings are highlighted by the safety alert triangle symbol shown above which signifies that an important safety message is being provided You must read understand and follow these warnings and instructions and use safe shop and work practices at all times while working on or around this unit and all other outdoor power equipment Setup Sections and items denoted by the Setup symbol ic provide the information necessary to fully assemble test and prepare the units described above for delivery to your customers A Quick Setup List is provided on page 2 of this booklet to help you identify and check that the items have been performed LUTES Additional information concerning functional tests GA general adjustment procedures and the location of 5 normal lubrication
10. ble the Seat 5 Roll Bar Installation L1 Install the Roll Bar 6 Check Fluid Levels 1 Check Engine Oil level LY Check Hydraulic Oil level 1 Check Tire Pressure 7 Check Mower Assembly L Check Blade Bolt Torque L Check amp Adjust Deck Lift Rod Timing L Check amp Level Mower Deck Ld Check Deck Drive Belt 11 Lubrication amp Lubricate all grease amp oil points Fuel Preparation 41 Add fuel 1 Start the Engine 13 SAFETY CHECKS 1 Check for LOOSE HARDWARE m m TP 300 7343 A M1 SP Perform SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECK 10 2007 S150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck B Uncrating 1 Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent cut crate away from bottom skid Remove crate Remove shrink wrap plastic 2 Cut nylon banding from front of the frame and rear rear bumper IMPORTANT NOTE When cutting crate from bottom skid use caution around tractor tires and mower rollers Figure 1 Hydraulic System By Pass A Hydraulic Release Valve 3 Open the hydraulic release valves To open the left hand pump shown release valves turn the release valve which is located on front of the pump counter clockwise 2 full turns MAX See Figure 1 for valve location 4 Push down on the parking brake lever A Figure 2 to release the parking brake 5 Be sure there are no nails or sharp objects on the bottom skid to puncture the tractor s tires Roll the tractor
11. e the area around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoir is free of dust dirt or other debris 2 Unscrew the reservoir cap B Figure 12 3 Look down the filler neck of the hydraulic oil reservoir A and observe the oil level When cold the oil level should be approximately 4 10 cm below top of the filler neck 4 If necessary add SAE 20W 50 motor oil 5 Reinstall the reservoir cap Setup Check Tire Pressures Tire pressure should be checked periodically and maintained at the levels shown in the chart Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the Max Inflation stamped on the side wall of the tires The pressures shown provide proper traction improve the cut quality and extend the tire life hi S Figure 11 Pre start Checks A Crankcase Oil Fill Figure 12 Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level A Hydraulic Oil Reservoir B Reservoir Cap Tire Pressure Front 25 psi 1 72 bar Rear 15 psi 1 03 bar 10 2007 Figure 13 Checking Tire Pressure TP 300 7343 A M1 SP S150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck Sim Check the Mower Assembly Check Torque Mower Blades AWARNING Mower blades are sharp For your personal safety do not handle mower blades with bare hands Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury Blade mounting bolts must eac
12. eat this process for the other side 6 Tighten the hardware installed in steps 3 amp 4 for securing the roll bar upright tubes to the roll bar pocket Tighten the hardware until there is no movement in the upright tubes 7 Tighten the 1 2 3 bolts and hex side lock nuts C amp E securing the top loop A to the upright tubes B Do not over tighten The top loop should pivot snugly with the retainer pins removed 8 Raise the top loop A until the rubber stops F contact the upright tubes 9 Push or pull the top of the roll bar forward against the rubber stops and install the retainer pins and hair pin clips to secure the roll bar in the raised position Figure 9 Roll Bar Orientation Figure 10 Install Top Loop Right Side Shown Top Loop Upright Tube 1 2 x 3 Bolt GD 5 Retainer Pin Assembly 1 2 Side Lock Nut Rubber Stop moov TP 300 7343 A M1 SP 6 10 2007 S150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck Check Fluid Levels Setup Check the Engine Oil Level 1 Use the dipstick A Figure 11 to check the engine oil level If necessary add engine oil Check the engine manufacturer s owner s manual for the oil recommendations Check the Hydraulic Oil Level NOTE Do not open the hydraulic reservoir unless oil is being added 1 Before removing the reservoir cap make sur
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14. ers B C amp D Prior to tightening the bolts align the handles with each other NOTE There is a LEFT HAND and a RIGHT HAND control handle When assembled to the base the handle base should be pointing towards the rear as shown in Figure 4 Seat Assembly 1 Unpack the seat 2 Install the seat onto the seat mount plate C Figure 5 and secure with the 5 16 18 nylock flange nuts A 3 Connect the wire harness B to the seat switch D that is located in the bottom of the seat TP 300 7343 A M1 SP Figure 4 Install the Control Handle s A Control Handle B 5 16 18 x 3 4 Bolt s C 5 16 Lock Washer s D 5 16 Flat Washer s Figure 5 Remove The Existing Seat A 5 16 18 Nylock Flange Nuts B Wire Harness C Seat Mount Plate D Seat Switch 10 2007 S150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck K Roll Bar Assembly Install the Roll Bar 1 Unpack the roll bar and hardware from the box 2 Remove the clevis pin C Figure 6 from the lanyard A 3 Install the lanyard anchor B onto the lanyard as shown in Figure 6 4 Reinstall the clevis pin on the lanyard Assemble the Top Loop 1 Install the plastic cap B Figure 7 into the end of the top loop tube A Repeat for other end of tube 2 Install the rubber stop C against the inside of the pivot mount Repeat for other end of tube See Figure 7 Install the
15. h be installed with a flat washer then securely tightened Torque blade mounting bolts to 70 ft lbs 94 N m Figure 14 Check the Blade Torque A Blade Bolt 1 Park the machine on a flat level surface and engage B Flat Washer the parking brake 2 Lock the deck lift pedal in the 5 12 7 cm position 3 Check that blades are installed with the tabs pointing up toward the deck as shown in Figure 14 Torque the bolts to 70 ft lbs 94 N m TP 300 7343 A M1 SP 8 10 2007 S150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck Setup Check Deck Rod Timing 1 Park machine on a flat level surface Disengage the PTO stop the engine and engage the parking brake Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi 1 03 bar front tires to 25 psi 1 72 bar 2 To check the lift rod timing measure and record the distance between the lift pivots and the rod pivots Repeat for the other side of the machine See Figure 15 3 If the measurements for the rods are equal no further adjustment is required If the measurements are NOT equal greater than 1 8 3 17mm difference adjustment is required continue with Step 5 4 Lock the deck lift pedal in the 5 12 7cm position Remove the cutting height adjustment pin and lower the mower deck 5 To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position push the pedal by hand towards the rear of the machine and install the height adjustment pin in the 3 7 6cm positi
16. on to hold in place 6 Block up the mower deck until all hanger chains are slack Refer to Figure 16 7 See Figure 15 To adjust the lift rod loosen the jam nut on the clevis then remove the 1 2 clevis pin fastening the clevis the the lift pivot arm Turn the clevis clockwise to shorten the distance between the rod pivots or counterclockwise to lengthen the distance between the rod pivots Reinstall the clevis on the lift pivot arm and secure with the 1 2 clevis pin previously removed Tighten the jam nut against the clevis Remove the blocks from under the mower deck 9 Remove the the cutting height adjustment pin from in front of the deck lift pedal arm Lift the mower deck and reinstall the adjustment pin in the desired mowing height 10 2007 Co gt D First Figure 16 Adjust Lift Rod Timing TP 300 7343 A M1 SP S150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck crm Deck Leveling Adjustment NOTE Before adjusting the deck level the deck lift rod timing must be checked and or adjusted 1 Park machine on a flat level surface Disengage the PTO stop the engine and engage the parking brake Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi 1 03 bar front tires to 25 psi 1 72 bar 2 Lock the deck lift pedal in the 5 12 7cm position Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4 position and lower the deck lift pedal until the arm contact
17. rting The Engine 1 While sitting in the operator s seat engage the parking brake and make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position 2 Set the engine throttle control to FULL throttle position Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob OUT fully 3 Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to START 4 After the engine starts gradually open the choke push knob down fully Reduce to half throttle speed and allow to warm up Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider Figure 26 Adding Fuel A Fuel Cap 5 After warming the engine ALWAYS operate the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing 10 2007 13 TP 300 7343 A M1 SP S150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck Setup Perform the Safety Checks AWARNING Disengage the PTO stop the engine set the parking brake and wait for moving parts to stop before leaving operator s position for any reason If the tractor does not pass the test do not operate tractor Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety system Functional Tests 1 2 Check the tractor for loose bolts screws nuts etc Start the engine and check all the controls for proper operation ground speed control levers parking brake throttle cable electric PTO clutch etc Stop the engine and check for
18. s the pin Figure 17 2 x 4 Locations 3 Place the 2 x 4 blocks under each corner of the mower deck with the 3 1 2 sides being vertical Place a 1 4 0 64cm thick spacer on top of the rear 2 x 4s See Figure 17 6 Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight and the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4 s Tighten the jam nuts See Figure 18 7 Loosen the nuts and allow the rear of the deck to rest on the 2 x 4 s and 1 4 spacers Slide the chains down in the slots until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts See Figure 18 8 Remove all the 2 x 4 s and spacers from under the mower deck 9 For your safety DO NOT handle mower blades with bare hands Position the outside mower blades so that they face front to back Figure 19 10 Measure from the front tip of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground Measure from the rear tip of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground Repeat this process for the other side of the machine The front measurements should be 4 10 2 cm the back measurements should be 4 1 4 10 8 cm If the measurements are greater than 1 8 3 17 mm of what they should be adjust the deck height until they are correct Figure 19 Checking The Blade Height Measurement TP 300 7343 A M1 SP 10 10 2007 S150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck Setup Check Deck Drive Belt 1 Lower the mower deck to i
19. tral Adjustment a RETURN TO NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return perform the following steps 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and turn off the engine 2 Move the ground speed control levers into the operating position pull levers rearward and release 3 Move the ground speed control levers out towards the neutral position If the levers do not align with the notches in the neutral lock plate it is necessary to adjust the neutral return rod B Figure 30 ADJUSTMENT 1 Lock the ground speed control lever in the neutral position 2 Measure the length of the neutral return spring C Figure 30 it should be set at 3 25 8 23cm If the spring does not measure 3 25 8 23cm loosen the front set collar D and the rear set collar A then move the front set collar forward or back on the neutral return rod B until the spring length equals 3 25 8 23cm Retighten the front set collar 3 Make sure that the neutral return bushing E is seated correctly in the spring stop plate F 4 Position the rear set collar so that it sets tightly against neutral return bushing and tighten 5 Pull the ground speed control lever rearward and release to check position again Adjust as necessary to align the ground speed control levers with the notches in the neutral lock plate It is important to note that after every adjustment of the neutral return rod the lever m
20. ts lowest cutting position 2 Remove the mower deck guards 3 Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves Figures 20 AWARNING Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm with the breaker bar due to the increased tension in the spring as the idler arm is being rotated Injury may result if the breaker bar is prematurely released while the spring is under tension 4 If the belt is not properly seated use a 1 2 breaker bar and place the square end in the square hole located in the end of the idler arm A Figure 21 Carefully rotate the breaker bar counter clockwise which will relieve the tension on the belt exerted from the idler arm 5 Re seat belt and carefully release the tension on the breaker bar 6 Reinstall the mower deck guards 10 2007 Figure 20 Mower PTO Belt Routing A Spindle Pulley B PTO Drive Belt C Spring loaded Idler Pulley D Stationary Idler Pulley Figure 21 Mower PTO Belt A Spring loaded Idler B Stationary Idler Pulley TP 300 7343 A M1 SP 150X 21HP 23HP 25HP amp 27HP 48 amp 52 Mower Deck kA Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figure 22 through 25 as well as the following lubrication points Grease e front caster wheel axles and yokes e deck lift pivot blocks e mower deck spindles e mower deck idler arm Use grease fittings when present Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving
21. ust be pulled rearward and released to properly check the neutral position NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT If the tractor creeps while the ground speed control levers are locked in NEUTRAL than it may be necessary to adjust the linkage rod NOTE Perform this adjustment on a hard level surface such as a concrete floor 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and turn off the engine 2 There are three nuts B Figure 31 on the linkage rod The first two are to be used together to turn the rod and the third towards the front of the machine is used to lock the rod in place Loosen the jam nut that locks against the ball joint B and turn the linkage rod A to adjust If the machine creeps forward turn the rod CLOCKWISE while standing at the rear of the machine facing forward if the machine creeps backward turn the rod COUNTER CLOCKWISE 3 Lock the jam nut B against the ball joint when neutral is achieved NOTE This adjustment should not be performed while the machine is running It may take several attempts to achieved neutral depending upon how much the machine creeps aN P Figure 30 Neutral Return Spring Adjustment Rear Set Collar Neutral Return Rod Neutral Return Spring Front Set Collar Neutral Return Bushing Spring Stop Plate ow RQ moov Figure 31 Neutral Adjustment RH side shown A Adjustment Linkage Rod B Nuts 17 TP 300 73
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