Use and Care Manual

Service Transmission - 33

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

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2. Adjust tracking with the 13 mm socket on the free end of the deck height

adjustment lock pin (A) as follows:

NOTE: Tracking bolts limit top forward speed. If both levers hit

against the tracking bolts, turn both bolts counterclockwise equal

amounts until only one bolt contacts the lever. This will achieve

maximum forward speed.

• If machine tracks to the left, turn tracking bolt (B) clockwise.

• If machine tracks to the right, turn tracking bolt (C) clockwise.

Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

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Picture Note: View from front of machine.

2. Clean transaxle fan fins (A) and around exterior of each fan with a rag,

brush or compressed air.

Checking and Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive

Belt

NOTE: The transmission drive belts are self-adjusted using a spring

tensioner and do not require a tension adjustment.

Checking Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belts

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

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2. Inspect drive belt (A) for excessive wear, damage or stretching while in

position on all machine sheaves.

Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belts

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Remove mower deck.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Compressed air can cause debris

to fly a long distance.

• Clear work area of bystanders.

• Wear eye protection when using compressed air for cleaning

purposes.

• Reduce compressed air pressure to 210 kPa (30 psi).

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To ensure proper cooling, keep the

transaxle cooling fins and surrounding area clean at all times.

Operating the transaxle with obstructed cooling fins could cause

damage due to overheating.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Entanglement in a belt or sheave

can cause serious injury. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts

to stop.