Setup Instructions

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Check T raction Control Pedal
(Hydro Drive T ractors Only)
After adjusting the hydro neutral position it is
necessary to check the traction control pedal. Shut
the engine off and check the following. While
pressing the control pedal full forward and full
reverse the pedal must not contact the footrest pad
before hitting the stop(s) at the transaxle (Fig. 7).
1. If contact is made with the foot pad, before
hitting stop(s) on transaxle (Fig. 7), in either
forward or reverse directions, adjustment is
required.
2. Loosen the capscrews below the right footrest.
Slide the pedal in the slots away from the
direction that made contact with the footrest
(Fig. 8).
3. Tighten capscrews and recheck traction control
pedal for contact with stop(s) on transaxle and
footrest.
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Figure 8
1. Traction control pedal 2. Adjusting capscrews
Check Shift Cable Adjustment
(Gear Drive T ractors Only)
Cable adjustment is required if the ground speed
selector lever does not move firmly toward the
numbers on the shift plate when released or it is
difficult to shift between gears on-the-go (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Gear select lever 2. Numbers
1. If either of the above conditions exist, turn the
engine off and check that the belt guides are
positioned no more than 1/8 inch away from the
engine and transmission pulleys.
2. Check the cable tension. Cable should be taught
and have 1/2 inch movement with slight pressure
applied (Fig. 10).