Dixon 13090-0601, ZTR 6023 manual Steering Control Adjustments, To adjust neutral

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS:

To adjust neutral:

1.Remove fender skirts from each side of the machine.

2.Block up the unit so drive wheels are off ground.

3.Start engine and run at fast idle with steering control levers in “out” position. Brake must be disengaged and seat switch activated.

4.Loosen the locknuts tightened against the rod end ball joints in the upper linkage assembly.

Note: One of these is a left hand nut and will have to be turned backwards.

5.Adjust the neutral position by turning the rod in the upper linkage until the wheel stops turning.

6.Retighten the nuts on the upper linakge assembly and check to see that the drive wheel is still not turning.

7.Repeat steps 1-6 for the other side.

8.Shut off engine before removing the blocks.

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