Section 6
6.2TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS
Neutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if:
A.The steering control levers are in the neutral position and the machine creeps forward or backward. (See Neutral Adjustment).
B.The steering control levers are in the full forward position and the mower pulls to one side or the other when traveling in a forward direction. (Tracking Adjustment, See Page 25).
Neutral Adjustment
1.Be sure the dump valve levers are in the run position and the steering control levers are in the neutral lock position.
2.With an operator in the seat, start the engine and disengage the parking brake.
3.Run the engine at full operating speed and check if the machine creeps forward or backwards.
4.Adjust the RH wheel by loosening the jam nuts on the steering control rod and turning the rod until the drive wheel turns in the forward direction. Turn the rod back until the drive wheel stops moving. Turn the rod back an additional 1/2 turn. (See Figure
5.Tighten the jam nuts and repeat for the LH wheel.
6.Actuate the steering control levers forward and reverse several times and return them to the neutral position.
7.Check that the drive wheels remained in neutral and readjust if necessary.
8.Check that the steering control levers hit the stop before the pumps reach full stroke. Adjust as needed.
LEFT STEERING | RIGHT STEERING |
CONTROL ROD | CONTROL ROD |
LOOSEN HERE | LOOSEN HERE |
ADJUST
HERE
Figure 6-3. Steering Control Rods Adjustment
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