500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck
Return-To-Neutral
Adjustment
To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return, perform the following steps.
1.Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off the engine.
2.Move the ground speed control levers into the operating position, pull levers rearward and release.
3.Move the ground speed control levers out towards the neutral position. If the levers do not align with the notches in the neutral lock plate, it is necessary to adjust the neutral return rod (B, Figure 22).
It is important to note that after every adjustment of the neutral return rod, the lever must be pulled rearward and released to properly check the neutral position.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with the engine stopped, the key removed and the tractor on level ground.
ADJUSTMENT
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 nuts (B, Figure 22) on the neutral return rod. The first two are to be used together to turn the neutral return rod and the third (towards the front of the machine) is used to lock the neutral return rod in place. Loosen the jam nut that locks against the ball joint (B) and turn the neutral return rod (A) to adjust. If the machine creeps forward, turn the neutral return rod CLOCKWISE (while standing at the rear of the machine, facing forward), if the machine creeps backward, turn the neutral return rod
3.Lock the jam nut (B) against the ball joint when neutral is achieved.
NOTE: This adjustment should not be performed while the machine is running. It may take several attempts to achieve neutral, depending upon how much the machine creeps.
A |
B |
Figure 22.
A.Jam Nuts
B.Neutral Return Rod
TP | 14 | 1/2008 |
