How to Keep a Zero-Turn Mower from Creeping in Neutral
This #diy #repair video shows how to #fix a zero-turn rear-engine riding lawn mower that creeps forward or backward when the motion control levers are in the neutral position.
Transcript:
Loosen the lug nuts on both rear wheels, but don’t remove them. Place wheels chocks in front of and behind the front castor wheels. Jack up the back of the mower to lift both back wheels off of the ground. Place jack stands under both sides of the rear frame to support the mower. Remove the lug nuts from the rear wheels and pull off both wheels. On the side with the moving wheel hub, remove the linkage mounting screw and pull the linkage off of the bracket. Loosen the neutral adjustment screw. Adjust the control bracket to stop the wheel hub from moving. Tighten the neutral adjustment screw. Reconnect the control linkage. Reinstall the rear wheels on the hubs. Reinstall the lug nuts and finger tighten them. Jack up the back of the mower and remove the jack stands. Lower the mower to the ground. Remove the front wheel chocks. Set your parking brake and firmly tighten the lug nuts on the rear wheels.
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