Neutral Adjustment

If the tractor “creeps” while the ground speed control levers are locked in NEUTRAL, than it may be neces- sary to adjust the linkage rod.

NOTE: Perform this adjustment on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor.

1.Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off the engine.

2.There are three (3) nuts on the linkage rod. The first two are to be used together to turn the rod and the third (towards the front of the machine) is used to lock the rod in place. Loosen the jam nut that locks against the clevis (B, Figure 28) and turn the linkage rod (A, Figure 28) to adjust. If the machine creeps forward, turn the rod CLOCKWISE (while standing at the rear of the machine, facing forward), if the machine creeps backward, turn the rod COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE.

3.Lock the jam nut (B, Figure 28) against the clevis when neutral is achieved.

NOTE: This adjustment should not be performed while the machine is running. It may take several attempts to achieved neutral, depending upon how much the machine creeps.

NEUTRAL POSITION AND RETURN SPRING ADJUSTMENT

To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral posi- tion, perform the following steps.

1.Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off the engine.

2.Move the ground speed control levers in the operat- ing position, pull levers rearward and release.

3.Move the ground speed control levers towards the neutral position. If the levers do not align with the notches in the neutral lock plate, it is necessary to adjust the reverse return bolts (A, Figure 29).

Neutral Position Adjustment

1.Loosen the jam nut (D, Figure 29) locked against the clevis.

2.Turn the reverse return bolt (A, Figure 29) clockwise to adjust handle rearward, counter-clockwise to adjust handle forward.

4.Pull lever rearward and release to check position again. Adjust as necessary to align levers with notches.

5.Once the lever alignment has been adjusted, lock jam nut against the clevis.

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

	B
	A
Figure 28.	Neutral Adjustment

(LH side shown with battery removed)

A.Adjustment Linkage Rod

B.Nuts

Figure 29. Neutral Spring Return Adjustment

A.Reverse Return Bolt

B.Reverse Return Spring

C.Spring Position Nut

D.Jam Nut

Return Spring Adjustment

After adjusting the neutral position, lock the levers in the neutral position and measure the reverse return spring (B, Figure 29) length. This should be 2-3/8” (6,0cm) long. If not, hold the reverse return bolt (A, Figure 29) with a wrench while turning the spring position nut (C, Figure 29) until the measurement is achieved.