Great Dane GSRKA1934S manual Service Steering and Brakes, Adjusting Forward and Reverse Speeds

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SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES

Checking Transmission Tracking:

1.Check and adjust motion control linkages. See Check- ing and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages in the SER- VICE TRANSMISSION section.

2.Start engine and run until it reaches normal operating temperature.

3.Move machine to an open, level area for operation.

BA

D

C

4.Drive machine forward, pushing both control levers (A) all the way to speed control bar (B).

5.If machine does not drive in a straight line, an adjust- ment is required.

Adjusting Transmission Tracking:

1.Adjust appropriate control rod swivel (C) located on each side of machine.

If machine tracks to the right, remove spring pin (D) and rotate left control rod swivel one turn clockwise. Install spring pin (D).

If machine tracks to the left, remove spring pin (D) and rotate right control rod swivel one turn clockwise. Install spring pin (D).

2.Check transmission tracking again and adjust as re- quired until machine drives in a straight line.

Adjusting Forward and Reverse Speeds

Adjusting Forward Speed:

1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

A C

B

Picture Note: Arrow shows direction of speed control bar (A) movement when decreasing forward speed.

2. Loosen lock lever (B) on speed control bar (A).

To decrease forward speed, pull speed control bar (A) toward the operator’s station.

To increase forward speed, push speed control bar (A) forward (away from operator’s station).

3. Tighten lock lever (B).

Adjusting Reverse Speed:

1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2.Loosen jam nut (C) on cap screw (D) on each side of machine.

To decrease reverse speed, turn cap screw (D) coun- terclockwise.

To increase reverse speed, turn cap screw (D) clock- wise.

3.Tighten jam nut (C) on cap screw (D) on each side of machine.

Adjust Neutral Switch

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Contents Great Dane GSRKA1934S Page Special Messages IntroductionSafety Labels Safety LabelsSafety-Alert Symbol Safety LabelsSafety Labels Safety SafetyChecking Mowing Area Using a Spark ArrestorOperating Safely Parking Safely Avoid TippingKeep Riders Off Maintenance and StorageAvoid High Pressure Fluids Checking Wheel HardwarePrevent Fires Tire SafetyHandling Fuel Safely Handling Waste Product and ChemicalsOperating OperatingAvoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Operator Station ControlsRaising and Lowering Thigh Pad Adjusting Cutting HeightMounting and Dismounting Machine Safely Caster to deck mounting Lower Positon Setting Cutting HeightCaster to deck mounting Upper Positon Testing Park Brake Switch Testing PTO SwitchTesting Neutral Switch Start Testing Safety SystemsUsing Park Brake Testing the Park Brake Using the PTOUsing the Throttle Locking Park BrakeUsing the Motion Control Levers Using the HourmeterForward and Reverse Motion Neutral PositionGentle Right Turn ForwardReverse Sharp Left TurnEngaging Mower Starting EngineStopping the Engine Using Pump Free-Wheel ValvesTransporting Machine on a Trailer Mowing TipsService Intervals Service IntervalsMowing Travel Speeds Servicing EngineService Lubrication Service EngineLubricating Mower Deck Spindles Lubricating Mower Deck Idler PivotEngine Oil Service EngineChecking Engine Oil Level Changing Engine Oil and FilterChecking and Cleaning Air Filter Elements Cleaning Engine Air Intake Screen and FanReplacing Fuel Filter Service TransmissionChecking Hydraulic Oil Level Service TransmissionChanging Hydraulic Oil and Filter Hydraulic OilRemoving Traction Drive Belt Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Pump Cooling FinsChecking Motion Control Linkages Installing Traction Drive BeltChecking and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages Checking and Adjusting Transmission Tracking Adjusting Motion Control Return to Neutral RTN LinkagesAdjust Neutral Switch Service Steering and BrakesAdjusting Forward and Reverse Speeds Service Steering & Brakes Service MowerService Mower Adjusting Park Brake Testing Park BrakeInstalling Mower Deck Drive Belt Adjusting Drive Belt TensionReplacing Mower Deck Drive Belt Removing Mower Deck Drive BeltChecking and Replacing Mower Blades Checking for Bent Mower BladesService Electrical Service the Battery Safely Service ElectricalSharpening Blades Balancing BladesInstalling Checking the Battery Sealed BatteriesRemoving and Installing Battery Using Booster Battery Service MiscellaneousCleaning Battery and Terminals Replacing FuseService Miscellaneous Adjusting Operator Presence SwitchUsing Proper Fuel Filling Fuel TankRemoving and Installing Front Caster Wheels Removing and Installing Rear Drive WheelsTightening Rear Drive Wheel Hardware RemovingServicing Caster Wheel Roller Bearings Checking Tire PressureCleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces TroubleshootingCleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces TroubleshootingElectrical System StorageMower Deck MachinePark Brake Storage AssemblyPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Fuel and Engine For StorageAssembly Connect Handles SpecificationsCheck Hydraulic Oil Level Removing Machine From StorageGetting Quality Service Part Number Great Dane Quality Continues with Quality ServiceWiring Diagram Wiring DiagramHydraulic Schematic Hydraulic SchematicPage Main Frame Assembly QTY Description Hydraulic and Handle Assembly QTY Description ENGINE, Hydraulic and Mainframe Assembly HOSE, 3/8 SAE30R7 Fuel & OIL Console Components Foot PLATE/CONSOLE ComponentsPLATE, Platform TAB LH Deck Assembly PULLEY, Flat 5.0X.38 W/BRG Wheel and Strut ASSEMBLY/PUMP Components WHEEL, Front 11X4X5 SLV Mist Spindle Assembly Spindle Assembly Decal Locations D18197 M117554