Hayter Mowers RT380H manual Checking the Hydro Neutral Position

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Figure 10

1. Operate position

2. Push position

3.Run the engine at a low idle and move the traction control pedal forward for 5 seconds, then reverse for 5 seconds. Repeat this step 3 times.

4.Place the drive control in the Operate position (Figure 10) and drive the tractor forward about 5 feet (1.5 m), then reverse for about 5 feet (1.5 m). Repeat this step 3 times.

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Checking the Hydro Neutral Position

No Parts Required

Procedure

Ensure that the neutral position is set properly. If the tractor moves when the traction control pedal is not pressed, adjust the neutral position.

1.With the tractor in the Neutral position, run the engine at a low idle and move the traction control pedal forward, then release.

2.Move the traction control pedal to reverse, then release.

If the tractor moves while it is in the Neutral position, complete the following procedure to adjust it:

1.Run the tractor for 5 to 10 minutes to warm up the transaxle.

2.Disengage the blade (PTO).

3.Set the parking brake.

4.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

5.Remove the ignition key.

6.Raise the right rear wheel off the ground and support it with a jack stand.

Note: Ensure that the left rear wheel stays on the ground.

Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support the tractor and cause a serious injury.

Use jack stands when supporting the tractor.

Do not use hydraulic jacks.

Note: To gain access to the adjusting puck (Figure 11), you may need to remove the tire.

Figure 11

1. Adjusting puck screw

2. Adjusting puck

7.Loosen the adjusting puck screw (Figure 11).

8.Start the engine and run it at full throttle.

9.Rotate the adjusting puck (Figure 11) in both directions until you find the midpoint where the axle no longer rotates forward or reverse.

10.Hold the puck with an adjustable wrench so that it will not move and torque the adjusting puck screw to 21 to 27 ft-lb (28 to 36 N-m).

11.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop

12.Remove the ignition key.

13.Lower the tractor from the jack stand.

14.Check the adjustment.

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Contents With Recycling/Side Discharge Deck RT380H TractorIntroduction ContentsSafety TrainingPreparation Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light OperationVibration Sound PowerMaintenance and Storage Sound PressureSlope Chart 114-3236 Safety and Instructional Decals93-6677 107-4922 Setup Loose PartsMedia and Additional Parts No Parts Required Procedure Installing the Front WheelsInstalling the Steering Wheel Parts needed for this procedureActivating the Battery Installing the SeatChecking the Engine Oil Level Wait 5 to 10 minutes after filling the battery cellsPreparing the Cutter Deck Discharge Chute Installing the Anti-Scalp WheelsChecking the Safety Interlock System Lubricating the TractorChecking the Hydro Neutral Position Product Overview Checking the Traction Control PedalControls Using Stabilizer/Conditioner OperationPetrol and Oil Using the Parking Brake Positioning the SeatOperating the Headlights Starting the Engine Setting the Height-of-CutEngaging the Power Take Off PTO Operating the Blade Control PTOStopping the Engine Using the Safety Interlock SystemUnderstanding the Safety Interlock System Setting the Tractor to Operate in ReverseTo Operate the Tractor Testing the Safety Interlock SystemPushing the Tractor Manually To Push the TractorSide Discharge or Mulch Grass Installing the Discharge CoverDriving Forward or Backward Stopping the TractorOperating Tips Recommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceLubrication Engine Maintenance Greasing and Lubricating the TractorServicing the Engine Oil Removing the Foam and Paper Elements Servicing the Air CleanerChanging the Oil Changing the Oil FilterRemoving the Spark Plug Installing the Foam and Paper ElementsCleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Servicing the Spark PlugChecking the Spark Plug Fuel System MaintenanceInstalling the Spark Plug Draining the Fuel TankReplacing the Fuel Filter Electrical System MaintenanceServicing the Battery Removing the BatteryInstalling the Battery Adding Water to the BatteryChecking the Electrolyte Level Removing the Bulb Charging the BatteryServicing the Fuse Servicing the HeadlightsChecking the Fluid Level Drive System MaintenanceInstalling the Bulb Servicing the Transaxle FluidCleaning the Cooling System Cooling System MaintenanceChecking the Parking Brake Brake MaintenanceAdjusting the Parking Brake Servicing the Parking BrakeBelt Maintenance Cutter Deck Maintenance Replacing the Blade Drive BeltServicing the Blades Installing the Blades Removing the Cutter DeckSharpening the Blades Idler spring Idler arm Eye-bolt Installing the Cutter Deck Leveling the Cutter Deck from Side-to-Side Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Washing the Underside of the Cutter Deck CleaningStorage Cover the tractor to protect it and keep it clean Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingTractor does not drive Schematics Page Page 1st Year 12 months Page Limited Warranty Date of Sale Your Local Dealer