Service Manual

Chassis Page 5 - 20 GreensPro 1200
Removal
(Figures 38 through 41.)
NOTE: Refer to illustration of steering control assembly
(Figure 37) in this section when removing and servicing
the steering linkage assemblies.
1. Park machine on a clean, level surface with the
transport wheels in the raised and locked position.
Make sure engine is OFF. Remove spark plug wire
from spark plug.
2. Using a suitable lifting device, raise and support the
machine.
Figure 38
3. From undercarriage of machine, locate steering
pivot rod (1).
NOTE: As steering linkage assemblies are removed
from machine, make sure that locations of washers and
spacers are noted for assembly purposes.
Figure 39
4. Remove cap screw (2), plated washer (3), flat
washer (4), and lock nut (5), and remove steering pivot
rod (1) from steering pivot assembly (6).
Figure 40
5. Remove cap screw (9), lock nut (7), flat washer (8),
and two plated washers (11). Remove steering pivot
rod (1) from steering disc assembly (10).
Figure 41
6. Remove cap screw (12), flat washer (13), lifting
handle bushing (14), and lock nut (15) connecting
linkage arm (16) to steering disc assembly (10).
7. Remove cap screw (17), lifting handle bushing (18),
flat washer (19), and lock nut (20) connecting linkage
arm (16) to front steering head assembly (21).
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to remove rear steering
linkage arm from rear steering head assembly (22).
9. Repair or replace parts as necessary.
NOTE: Each of the linkage assemblies includes a
linkage rod, two ball joints, and two hex nuts. To allow
adjustment, one of the linkage rod ends has left-hand
threads so one ball joint and hex nut also have left-
hand threads. Before attempting to loosen a hex nut for
linkage disassembly, inspect the visible threads on the
linkage rod to determine thread direction.
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