Poulan PRGT22H50 User Manual - Page 23

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. • Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF" position and engage parking brake. • Loosen the adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel. • Move motion control lever to the neutral position (N). • Tighten the adjustment bolt. FRONT WHEEL CAMBER The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. B ADJUSTMENT BOLT FIG. 27 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary. TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 28) • Position front wheels straight ahead. • Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions "A" and "B"). • Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension "B". TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 28 and 19) • Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod. • Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is 1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension "B". • Tighten jam nuts securely. FRONT OF TRACTOR A FIG. 28 ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES TIE ROD JAM NUTS FIG. 29 23