Scag Power Equipment How to Adjust Scag Steering: Neutral and Tracking Adjustments Explained

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Neutral adjustment

-NOTE-

Neutral has been set by your Scag dealer at the time of set up and normally does not need to be adjusted. If, however, you find that the neutral has come out of adjustment, follow the procedure below.

1.Be sure the dump valves are in the run position and the speed control lever is in the neutral lock position.

2.With an operator in the operating position, park the machine on a flat level surface, start the engine and disengage the parking brake.

3.Run the engine at full operating speed and check if the machine creeps forward or backwards.

4.Adjust the RH wheel by loosening the jam nuts on the steering control rod and turning the rod until the drive wheel turns in the forward direction. Turn the rod back until the drive wheel stops moving. Turn the rod an additional 1/2 turn. See Figure 6-2.

LOOSEN

JAM NUT

ADJUST

HERE

LOOSEN

JAM NUT

LOOSEN

JAM NUT

ADJUST

HERE

LOOSEN

JAM NUT

Figure 6-3.

6.Actuate the steering control levers forward and reverse several times and return them to the neutral position.

7.Check that the drive wheels remained in neutral and readjust if necessary.

8.Check that the steering control levers hit the stop before the pumps reach full stroke. Adjust as needed.

Tracking adjustment

Caution

Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making any adjustments. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before beginning work.

Figure 6-2. Tracking Adjustment Right Side

5. Repeat for the LH wheel. See Figure 6-3.

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Caution

The engine and drive unit can get hot during operation causing burn injuries. Allow the engine and drive components to cool before making any adjustments.