Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
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 | A |
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2. | Move the ground speed control levers into the |
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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 neutral return rod (C, Figure 33).
Adjustment1. Loosen the jam nut (B) locked against the ball joint (A).
2. | Turn the neutral return rod (C) to adjust handle | Figure 33. | Neutral Return Adjustment |
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3. | Pull lever rearward and release to check position | B. Jam Nut |
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4. | Once the lever alignment has been adjusted, lock |
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| jam nut against the ball joint. |
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Parking Brake Adjustment |
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1. | Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, bl | ck the | A | (5,0 - 5,4cm) | ||
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| front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage |
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2. | Locate the upper brake spring (A, Figure 34). |
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With the parking brake engaged, measure the |
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| compressed spring length. The spring should be |
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4. | If the spring is not within this range, jack up the | Figure 34. Parking Brake Adjustment |
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5. | Locate the lower brake spring and adjustment |
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6. | Release the parking brake and disconnect the | A |
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| clevis (B) from the caliper lever (C). Turn the |
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| clevis to compress or release the upper spring. |
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| Lock the nut against the clevis and reinstall the |
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| clevis onto the caliper lever. |
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Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than |
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| Figure 35. | Parking Brake Adjustment |
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| A. Lower Brake Spring |
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| B. Adjustment Clevis |
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| C. Caliper Lever |
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