ealer Setup & djustment Instructions Simplicity itation Series Zero-Turn Riding Mowers This ealer Setup Instruction covers the following products: Model No. escription 5900820 itation - 25 HP Kawasaki w/ 52 Mower eck 5900821 itation - 28 HP riggs & Stratton w/ 61 Mower eck 5900954 itation - 26 HP Kawasaki w/ 52 Mower eck TTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL: The safety warnings provided in this guide and in 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. Sections and items denoted by the Setup symbol provide the information necessary to fully assemble, test, and prepare the units described above for delivery to your customers. Quick Setup List is provided on page 2 of this booklet to help you identify and check that the items have been performed. dditional information concerning functional tests, general adjustment procedures, and the location of normal lubrication points are included in these instructions. lthough 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. itation - 25, 26 & 28 HP - 52 & 61 Mower ecks TLE OF ONTENTS: SETUP PROEURES Quick Setup List...2 Uncrating...3 onnect the attery...3 Tractor ssembly...4 Ground Speed ontrol Lever ssembly...4 Seat ssembly...4 Roll ar ssembly...5 heck Fluid levels...7 heck Engine Oil Level...7 heck Hydraulic Oil Level...7 heck Tire Pressure...7 Mower ssembly...8 heck Torque - Mower lades...8 heck & Level the Mower eck - Kawasaki Models...8 heck & Level the Mower eck - riggs & Stratton Models... 10 heck eck rive elt... 12 Lubrication... 13 dding Fuel... 14 Starting The Engine... 14 Perform Safety hecks... 15 Functional Tests...15 Safety Interlock System...15 JUSTMENT PROEURES Seat djustment... 16 Ground Speed ontrol Lever djustment... 16 Parking rake djustment... 16 Neutral djustment... 17 Return-To-Neutral djustment... 18 Suspension djustment... 19 5102079 Rev. 1
Setup Procedures Quick Setup List Page Setup Procedure Steps to Perform 3 Uncrating 3 onnect attery ables onnect attery ables. 4 Tractor ssembly 5 Roll ar ssembly 7 heck Fluid Levels 8 heck Mower ssembly 13 Lubrication & Fuel Preparation 15 SFETY HEK Remove rate & anding. Loosen Hydraulic Release Valves. Release Parking rake and Roll Tractor forward off skid. Tighten Hydraulic Release Valves. ssemble the Ground Speed ontrol Levers. ssemble the Seat. onnect the Seat Switch Harness. ssemble the Retainer Pins. ssemble the Top Loop. Install the Roll ar. heck Engine Oil Level. heck Hydraulic Oil Level. heck Tire Pressure heck lade olt Torque heck and Level Mower eck heck eck rive elt Lubricate all grease and oil points. dd fuel. Start the Engine. heck for LOOSE HRWRE. heck all OPERTOR ONTROLS. Perform SFETY INTERLOK SYSTEM HEK. Register Product To register the product: log onto www.thepowerportal.com, select the appropriate brand, click My Resources, select the Product Registration and Rebate icon and then the New Product Registration / Rebate tab. Fill out and submit the online product registration form. 2
Uncrating 1. Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut the crate away from the bottom skid. Remove the crate. Remove the shrink-wrap plastic. 2. ut the nylon banding from the front of the frame and the rear bumper. NOTIE When cutting the crate from the bottom skid, use caution around the tires and the mower rollers. 3. Open the hydraulic release valves. To open the release valves, turn the release valve, which is located on front of the pump, counter-clockwise two (2) full turns MXIMUM See Figure 1 for valve location. 4. Push down on the parking brake lever (, Figure 2) to release the parking brake. 5. e sure there are no nails or sharp objects on the bottom skid to puncture the machine s tires. Roll the machine forward off the bottom skid. 6. fter moving the tractor, re-engage the pumps (drive position) by turning the release valves clockwise and tighten to 80-120 in/lbs (9-13.5 Nm). See Figure 1 for valve location. onnect attery ables WRNING attery acid can cause severe burns. Wear protective gear when handling the battery. Open flames and sparks can cause the battery to explode. TTERY SFETY RULES: attery acid causes severe burns. void contact with skin. Wear eye protection when handling the battery. To avoid an explosion, keep flames and sparks away from battery, especially while charging. When installing the battery cables, ONNET THE POSITIVE (+) LE FIRST and negative (-) cable last. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool. Figure 1. Hydraulic System y-pass. Hydraulic Release Valve (left-hand pump shown) Figure 2. isengaging the Parking rake (lever shown in disengaged position). Parking rake Lever Kawasaki Models riggs & Stratton Models 1. onnect the red positive battery cable (, Figure 3) to the positive battery post. 2. onnect the black negative battery cable () to the negative battery post. Figure 3. attery ompartment. Positive (+) able & Terminal. Negative (-) able & Terminal 3
Tractor ssembly Ground Speed ontrol Lever ssembly There is a LEFT-HN and a RIGHT-HN ground speed control lever. When assembled to the control lever mount (E, Figure 4), the control lever base (F) should be pointing towards the rear of the machine as shown in Figure 4. 1. Remove the ground speed control lever and mounting hardware from the handle bar box. 2. Install the ground speed control levers () onto the control lever mount using the 5/16-18 x 3/4 bolts (), 5/16 lock washers (), and 5/16 flat washers (). Prior to tightening the bolts, align the levers with each other (see Ground Speed ontrol Lever djustment). Seat ssembly 1. Unpack the seat. 2. Install the seat onto the seat mount plate and secure with the 5/16-18 nylock flange nuts (, Figure 5). 3. onnect the seat switch wire harness plug () to the seat switch (). Figure 4. Ground Speed ontrol Lever Installation. Ground Speed ontrol Lever. 5/16-18 x 3/4 olt(s). 5/16 Lock Washer(s). 5/16 Flat Washer(s) E. ontrol Lever Mount F. ontrol Lever ase Figure 5. Install the Seat & onnect the Harness. 5/16-18 Nylock Flange Nuts. Seat Switch Harness Plug. Seat Switch E F 4
Roll ar ssembly ssemble Retainer Pins Snap End Loop End 1. Unpack the roll bar and hardware from the box. 2. ssemble the foam ring (, Figure 6) onto the retainer pin (). 3. Loop the snap end of the lanyard () through the retainer pin handle and snap together. 4. Install the lanyard anchor () onto the lanyard. 5. Install the clevis pin (E) onto the loop end of the lanyard as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6. ssemble the Retainer Pins. Foam Ring. Retainer Pin. Lanyard. Lanyard nchor E. levis Pin E ssemble the Top Loop 1. Install the plastic cap (, Figure 7) into the end of the top loop tube (). Repeat for other end of tube. 2. Make sure the rubber stop () is properly seated against the inside of the pivot mount. See Figure 7. Install the Roll ar 1. See Figure 8. Remove and save the (2) 1/2-13 X 3-1/2 bolt (, Figure 8), 1/2 SE washer, and 1/2-13 hex nylock flange nut that secures the bumper to the frame of the machine on one side of the machine. iscard the 1/2-13 hex jam nuts that are tightened on the threads of the 1/2-13 X 3-1/2 bolts. 2. Install the upright tube () (refer to Figure 9 for correct orientation) on the outside of the bumper () as shown in Figure 8 and loosely reinstall the 1/2 hardware previously removed. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other side of the machine. IMPORTNT: Make sure the upright tubes are angled towards the front of the unit. See Figure 9. Figure 7. ssemble the Top Loop. Top Loop Tube. Plastic ap. Rubber Stop Figure 8. Install the Upright Tubes. Upright Tube. umper. Frame. 1/2 x 3-1/2 olt G.5 E. 1/2 Flat Washer F. 1/2 Nylock Flange Nut (not shown) E 5
4. Install the top loop (, Figure 10) onto the upright tubes (). From the outside, install the 1/2 x 3 bolt () through the retainer pin assembly (), then through the top loop and upright tube and shown in FIgure 10. Loosely install the 1/2 side lock nut (E). Repeat for other side. 5. Tighten the hardware securing the upright tubes to the frame and bumper (see Figure 8). Torque the hardware to 75 ft. lbs. (102 Nm). 6. Tighten the 1/2 x 3 bolts and hex side lock nuts ( & E) securing the top loop () to the upright tubes (). o not over-tighten. The top loop should pivot snugly with the retainer pins removed. 7. Raise the top loop () until the rubber stops (F) contact the upright tubes. 8. 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. F Figure 10. Install Top Loop. Top Loop. Upright Tube. 1/2 x 3 olt G.5. Retainer Pin ssembly E. 1/2 Side Lock Nut F. Rubber Stop Figure 9. Upright Tube Orientation E E 6
heck Fluid Levels itation - 25, 26 & 28 HP - 52 & 61 Mower ecks Kawasaki Models heck Engine Oil Level 1. Use the engine oil dipstick (, Figure 11) to check the engine oil level. If necessary add engine oil through the crankcase oil fill. heck the engine manufacturer s owner s manual for oil recommendations. heck Hydraulic Oil Level NOTE: o not open the hydraulic oil reservoir unless oil is being added. 1. efore removing the reservoir cap, make sure the area around the reservoir cap and the fill neck of the reservoir is free of dust, dirt, or other debris. 2. Unscrew the reservoir cap (, Figure 12). 3. Look down the filler neck of the hydraulic oil reservoir () 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 either Mobil 1, 15W-50 synthetic oil or astrol Syntec 5W-50 oil. O NOT use conventional oils. 5. Reinstall the reservoir cap. Figure 12. hecking Hydraulic Oil Level. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Kawasaki Models riggs & Stratton Models Figure 11. Pre-start hecks. rankcase Oil ipstick. rankcase Oil Fill. Reservoir ap riggs & Stratton Models heck 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 cut quality, and extend tire life. Tire Front Rear Pressure 25 psi (1,72 bar) 15 psi (1,03 bar) Figure 13. hecking Tire Pressure 7
heck Mower ssembly heck Torque - Mower lades WRNING void injury! Mower blades are sharp. Mower blades are sharp. For your personnal safety, do NOT handle mower blades with bare hands. areless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury. lade mounting bolts must each be installed with a flat washer then securely tightened. Torque blade mounting bolts to 70 ft.lbs (94 Nm). Figure 14. heck lade Torque. lade olt. Flat Washer 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface and engage the parking brake. 2. Lock the deck lift pedal in the 5 (12,7 cm) position. 3. heck that blades are installed with the tabs pointing up towards the deck as shown in Figure 14. Torque bolts to 70 ft.lbs. (94 Nm). heck & Level the Mower eck - 52 Mower ecks heck the eck Lift Rod Timing 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. isengage 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. Measure and record the distance between the lift pivots and the rod pivots. Repeat for other side of the unit. See Figure 15. If the measurement are equal, skip to djusting the Mower eck Leveling If the measurements are NOT equal, (greater than 1/8 (3,17 mm) difference), adjustment is required, continue with djusting the eck Lift Rod Timing. djusting the eck Lift Rod Timing 1. Refer to Figure 16. djust the 5/8 hex nuts on either side of the front lift pivot until the measurements are equal. Repeat for the other side of the unit. Figure 15. heck the eck Lift Rod Timing Figure 16. djust the eck Lift Rod Timing 8
djusting the Mower eck Leveling 1. Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4 (10,2 cm) position. 2. Place 2 X 4 blocks under each corner of the mower deck with the 3-1/2 sides being vertical. See Figure 17. 3. djust 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. 4. Remove all the 2 X 4 blocks from under the mower deck. WRNING itation - 25, 26 & 28 HP - 52 & 61 Mower ecks void injury! Mower blades are sharp. Figure 17. 2 x 4 Locations Mower blades are sharp. For your personnal safety, do NOT handle mower blades with bare hands. 7. Position the outside mower blades so that they face front-to-back (Figure 19). 8. 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 measurements should be 4 (10,2 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 18. Hanger hain djustment djust Here djust Here Figure 19. hecking The lade Height Measurement 9
heck & Level the Mower eck - 61 Mower ecks heck the eck Lift Rod Timing 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. isengage 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. Measure and record the distance between the lift pivots and the rod pivots. Repeat for other side of the unit. See Figure 20. If the measurement are equal, skip to djusting the Mower eck Leveling If the measurements are NOT equal, (greater than 1/8 (3,17 mm) difference), adjustment is required, continue with djusting the eck Lift Rod Timing. djusting the eck Lift Rod Timing 1. Lock the deck lift pedal in the 5 (12,7 cm) position. Remove the cutting height adjustment pin and lower the mower deck. 2. To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position, push the pedal by hand towards the rear of the unit and install the height adjustment pin in the 3 (7,6 cm) position to hold in place. See Figure 21. 3. lock up the mower deck until all hanger chains are slack. See Figure 22. 4. Refer to Figure 23. To adjust the deck lift rod, loosen the jam nut on the front ball joint then remove the 1/2 ball joint fastening the ball joint to the lift pivot arm. Turn the ball joint clockwise to shorten the distance between the rod pivots. Turn the ball joint counter-clockwise to lengthen the distance between the rod pivots. 5. Reinstall the ball joint on the lift pivot arm and secure with the 1/2 hardware previously removed. Tighten the jam nut against the lift rod. 6. Remove the blocks from under the mower deck. 7. Remove the cutting height adjustement pin from in front of the deck lift pedal arm. Lift the mower deck and reinstall the adjustment pin in the desired mowing height. Figure 20. heck eck Lift Rod Timing 5 (12,7 cm) Figure 21. eck Lift Pedal & Pin Position Figure 22. 2 X 4 Locations 3 (10,2 cm) Figure 23. djust eck Lift Rod Timing 10
djusting the Mower eck Leveling efore attempting to level the mower deck, the deck lift rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted. 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. isengage 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 (1,76 bar). 2. Lock the deck lift pedal in the 5 (12,7 cm) position. Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4 (10,2 cm) position and lower the deck lift pedal until the arm contacts the pin. 3. Place 2 X 4 blocks under each corner of the mower deck with the 3-1/2 sides being vertical. See Figure 24. 3. djust 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 25. 4. Loosen the nuts and allow the rear of the deck to rest on the 2 X 4 s. Slide the chains down in the slots until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts. See Figure 25. 5. Remove all the 2 X 4 blocks from under the mower deck. WRNING void injury! Mower blades are sharp. Mower blades are sharp. For your personnal safety, do NOT handle mower blades with bare hands. 6. Position the outside mower blades so that they face front-to-back (Figure 26). 7. 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 measurements should be 4 (10,2 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. eck Lift Spring The deck lift springs (, Figure 27) are factory set to provide optimal lifting performance. lthough it is fastened with a multi-positional anchor, this is NOT an adjustment point. o NOT attempt to adjust the spring length or lifting performance will be compromised. itation - 25, 26 & 28 HP - 52 & 61 Mower ecks Figure 24. 2 X 4 Locations Figure 25. djust the Mower eck Leveling Figure 26. hecking The lade Height Measurement Figure 27. eck Lift Spring Location. eck Lift Spring 11
heck eck rive elt 52 Mower eck NOTIE To avoid damaging belts, do NOT pry belts over pulleys. 1. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position. 2. Remove the mower deck guards. 3. Make sure the V-side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves (Figure 28). WRNING 61 Mower eck Spring loaded components can kick back causing injuries. 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 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 (, Figure 29). Kawasaki Models: arefully rotate the breaker bar clockwise, which will relieve the tension on the belt exerted from the idler arm. riggs & Stratton Models: arefully 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. Figure 28. Mower PTO elt Routing. Spindle Pulley. PTO rive elt. Spring-loaded Idler Pulley. Stationary Idler Pulley 52 Mower eck 61 Mower eck Figure 29. Mower PTO elt. Idler rm. Stationary Idler Pulley 12
Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 30 through 33 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: front caster wheel axles & yokes deck lift pivot blocks mower deck spindles mower deck idler arm Use grease fittings when present. isassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed. Not all greases are compatible. Use automotive-type lithium grease. Figure 30. eck Lubrication Oil: control handle pivots seat plate pivots deck lift pivots discharge chute hinge Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication. Lubricating the Front asters NOTE: Front casters should be lubricated annually. 1. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (, Figure 33) that is 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 re-install the 1/4-28 bolt. 4. Repeat process for the other side of the unit. Figure 31. ontrol Handle Pivots & Seat Plate Pivots Figure 32. eck Lift Linkage Pivots Figure 33. Front aster & Wheel, 1/4-28 olt 13
dding Fuel To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (, Figure 34). 2. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion. NOTE: o not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. Starting The Engine 1. While sitting in the operator s seat, engage the parking brake and make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRL position. 2. Set the engine throttle control to FST 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 STRT. 4. fter the engine starts, gradually open the choke (push knob down fully). Reduce to half throttle speed and allow the engine to warm up. Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider. 5. fter warming the engine, LWYS operate the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing. Figure 34. dding Fuel. Fuel ap 14
Perform Safety hecks itation - 25, 26 & 28 HP - 52 & 61 Mower ecks SFETY INTERLOK SYSTEM Functional Tests WRNING isengage 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 machine does not pass the test, do NOT operate the machine. Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety system. 1. heck the tractor for loose bolts, screws, nuts, etc. 2. Start the engine and check all controls for proper operation: ground speed control levers, parking brake, throttle cable, electric PTO clutch, etc. 3. Stop the engine and check for fluid leaks: oil, fuel and hydraulic oil. 4. If any control fails to operate properly during testing or seems to be out of adjustment, check and readjust it according to the following djustments section. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. heck their operation regularly. Operational SFETY hecks Test 1 Engine should NOT crank if: PTO switch is engaged, OR Parking brake is not engaged, OR Ground speed control levers are not in the NEUTRL position. Test 2 Engine SHOUL crank if: PTO switch is NOT engaged, N Parking brake is engaged, N Ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRL position. Test 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if: Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged. Operator moves ground speed control levers out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake. Test 4 lade rake heck Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five (5) seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If mower drive belt does not stop within five (5) seconds, see your dealer. NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the PTO switch must be turned off, the parking brake must be engaged, and the ground speed control levers must be locked in the NEUTRL position after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine. WRNING If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate it. See your authorized dealer. Under no circumstances should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system. 15
djustment Procedures Seat djustment See Figure 35. The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the seat adjustment lever (, Figure 35) forward, position the seat as desired, and release the seat adjustment lever to lock the seat into position. Ground Speed ontrol Lever djustment The ground speed 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 djust the Lever lignment Loosen the mount bolts (, Figure 36) and pivot the levers forwards or backwards () to align with each other. To djust the Lever Placement Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt () in or out to properly adjust the lever end spacing. To djust the Lever 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. Parking rake djustment 1. isengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Raise the seat plate. 3. Locate the brake spring (, Figure 37). 4. With the parking brake engaged, measure the compressed spring length. The spring should be 1-15/16-2 (4,9-5,1 cm) when compressed. 5. If the spring is not within this range, release the parking brake and turn the adjustment nut () to compress or relax the spring. 6. Engage the parking brake and remeasure the spring. NOTIE Figure 35. Seat djustment. Seat djustment Lever Figure 36. ontrol Speed ontrol Lever djustment. lignment Hardware. Placement Hardware. Ground Speed ontrol Lever o NOT adjust the spring to be shorter than 1-15/16 (4,9 cm) when compressed. This may damage the brake mechanism. Figure 37. Parking rake djustment. rake Spring. djustment Nut 16
Neutral djustment & Return-To-Neutral itation - 25, 26 & 28 HP - 52 & 61 Mower ecks Neutral djustment If the machine creeps while the ground speed control levers are locked in NEUTRL, than it may be necessary to adjust the linkage rod. 1. Park the machine on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. isengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off the engine. UTION This adjustment should not be performed while the machine is running. Figure 38. Neutral djustment (RH side shown). djustment Linkage Rod. Jam Nut. all Joint. Locking Nuts 2. The locking nuts (, Figure 38) are to be used together to turn the linkage rod. Loosen the jam nut () that locks against the ball joint () and turn the linkage rod () 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 counterclockwise (while standing at the rear of the machine, facing forward). 3. Lock the jam nut () against the ball joint () when neutral is achieved. 4. Start the engine. 5. isengage the parking brake and lock the ground speed control levers in the neutral position. 6. If the machine still creeps, repeat the Neutral djustment procedure. It may take several attempts to achieve neutral, depending on how much the machine creeps. 17
Return to Neutral djustment Kawasaki Models To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return, perform the following steps: 1. isengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off the engine. 2. Move the ground speed control levers into the operating position, pull the levers rearward and release. 3. Move the ground speed control levers out towards the neutral position. If the levers do no align with the notches in the neutral lock plate, it is necessary to adjust the neutral return rod. djustment - Kawasaki Models 1. Lock the ground speed control lever in the neutral position. 2. Measure the length of the neutral return spring (, Figure 39) it should be set at 3.25 (8,23 cm). If the spring does not measure 3.25 (8,23 cm) loosen the front set collar () and the rear set collar (), then move the front set collar forward or back on the neutral return rod () until the spring length equals 3.25 (8,23 cm). 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 the neutral return bushing and tighten. 5. Pull the ground speed control lever rearward and release to check the return to neutral adjustment again. djust 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 spring, the lever must be returned to the locked position to properly check the neutral position. djustment - riggs & Stratton Models 1. Loosen the set collar () locked against the return spring (). 2. Lock the ground speed control levers in neutral. 3. Tighten the set collar snug against the return spring. 4. Pull lever rearward and release to check that the lever stops aligned with the notch in the neutral lock plate. It is important to note that after every adjustment of the neutral return spring, the lever must be returned to the locked position to properly check the neutral position. riggs & Stratton Models Figure 39. Neutral Return Spring djustment. Rear Set ollar. Neutral Return Rod. Neutral Return Spring. Front Set ollar E. Neutral Return ushing F. Spring Stop Plate 18
Rear Suspension djustment POSITION #1 (FTORY SET) POSITION #2 The shock assembly can be adjusted in two ways to allow the operator to customize the ride according to the operator s weight and/or operating conditions. You have the option of adjusting the spring pre-load and/or upper mounting position. Items to consider before adjusting the suspension: Less spring pre-load should be used with light weight operators, which will provide a softer, more cushioned ride. More spring pre-load or upper mounting position #2 should be used with heavy weight operators, or when a rear-mount grass bagger system is installed, which will provide a stiffer, more rigid ride. To adjust the spring pre-load: 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. isengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. 2. Raise the rear of the machine and secure with jack stands. hock the front wheels to prevent the machine from rolling. 3. Remove the rear drive tires. 4. See Figure 40. Using the supplied spanner wrench (P/N: 5022853), insert the tip of the wrench into the notch in the pre-load adjuster. While holding the wrench in place with both hands: Turn counter-clockwise to increase the pre-load; Turn clockwise to decrease the spring pre-load. Make sure both shocks are set to the same amount of pre-load. 5. Reinstall the rear drive tires. Torque the lug bolts to 85-95 ft/lbs (115-129 Nm). Remove the jack stands from under the machine. NOTE: Spanner wrench is located under the seat on the right-hand side of the machine. To adjust the upper mounting position: 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. isengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. 2. Raise the rear of the machine and secure with jack stands. The jack stands must be under the bumper. hock the front wheels to prevent the machine from rolling. 3. Position the jack under the cross member that ties the suspension arms together and slowly raise the rear suspension to relieve the pressure on the upper shock mounting bolts. SPNNER WRENH Figure 40. Suspension djustment WRNING Spring loaded components can kick back causing injury. Use two hands when adjusting the shock assemblies. This will prevent the wrench from slipping while pressure is being applied. NOTE: This will require small adjustments to the jack s position. The shock should move freely on the mounting bolt when the pressure is relieved. 4. Remove the upper shock mounting hardware and pivot the shock to position #2 (see Figure 32). djust the jack to align the shock mounts to the shocks. 5. Reinstall the upper shock mounting hardware and tighten securely. 6. Remove the jack from under the suspension cross member. 7. Remove the jack stands from under the machine. 19
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