Manual

Stabilizer Shaft

Assembly

Disengagement

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Stabilizer Shaft

Assembly

Disengagement

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146" Decks

Figure 13

NeutralAdjustment

• Place the transmission in neutral. (The unit will

move freely when pushed forward and backward

with the parking brake released.)

• Loosen the bolt which secures the shift lever

assembly to the shift lever link. See Figure 14.

• Place the shift lever inthe neutral slot.

See Figure 14.

• Tighten the bolt to 13 foot pounds.

Slot

Loosen

Hex Bolt

Figure 14

BrakeAdjustment

The brake is located by the right rear wheel inside the

frame. During normal operation of this machine, the

brake is subject to wear and will require periodic

examination and adjustmenLSee Figure 15,

WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the

brake while the engine is running. Always

disengage PTO, shift to neutral, stop engine

and remove key to prevent unintended

starting.

To adjust the brake, adjust the nut so the brake starts to

engage when the brake lever is 1/4" to 5/16" away from

the axle housing.

Lever

Figure 15