Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS45Control Arm Rod Adjustment - Step 21. For both control arm rods, loosen jam nut onball joint end of control arm rod and adjust to ob-tain a 1-1/4" measurement between jam nuts(4-1/2" measurement between centers of balljoints). Tighten jam nuts.Control Arm Rod Adjustment - Both Transaxles(view from underside of tractor)Neutral Adjustment - Step 31. Turn the ignition key to the ON position and tog-gle the FSC switch to the Neutral position (fullyretracted).2. Tighten adjustment bolt in speed control actua-tor to achieve approximately an 1/8" to 3/16"gap between speed control actuator and speedcontrol stop.3. Make identical adjustment to the other side oftractor.4. Start engine. If one or both drive wheels creepforward, turn corresponding adjustment bolt in(toward rear of mower). If drive wheels creepbackwards, turn corresponding adjustment boltout (toward front of mower).NOTE: If the 1/8" to 3/16" gap between speedcontrol actuator and speed control stop can notbe maintained as neutral adjustments are made,it will be necessary to adjust the length of thecontrol rod (Step 2). Increasing the length of thecontrol rod, decreases the gap. Shortening thecontrol rod, increases the gap.Speed Control Actuator Adjustment (LH)Tracking Adjustment - Step 41. Start engine and set the FSC switch to a normalwalking speed. Check for equal drive speed forboth wheels.1-1/4"4-1/2"DANGERIf the engine must be running to performa maintenance adjustment, keep hands,feet, and clothing from moving parts. DONOT wear jewelry or loose clothing.Adjust Bolt toAchieve 1/8" to3/16" Gap1/8" to3/16" Gap