Simplicity 14HP - Manual (Page 30)

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
1. Use a suitable drift to remove the roll pin at the base
of the steering wheel (see Figure 32).
2. Pull down on the rubber boot to expose the two holes
in the steering shaft.
3. Align the hole in the steering wheel with the appropri-
ate steering shaft hole and install the roll pin.
Steering wheel is factory installed with the roll pin
in the bottom hole.
Figure 32. Steering Wheel Removal
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
See Figure 33. The seat can be adjusted forward and
back. Move the lever, position the seat as desired, and
release the lever to lock the seat into oosition.
Figure 33. Seat Adjustment
STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT
If there is excessive slack in the steering system, the
steering gear backlash can be removed.
1. See Figure 34. Loosen the two nuts and adjust the
bracket so the gear teeth are closely meshed.
Tighten nuts after adjustment.
Figure 34. Steering Gear Adjustment
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