6.2.5Neutral Centering Adjustment
a)The Neutral Centering Device adjustment should be made with the engine running at full throttle. First raise and securely block up the frame so that the drive wheels can rotate freely without contacting the ground.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Engine must be running and drive wheels must be turning so motion control adjustment can be performed.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Keep fingers, hands, and clothing clear of rotating components and hot surfaces.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Raising the tractor frame for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall, which could cause injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦DO NOT rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support.
b)Remove the electrical connection from the parking brake safety switch located on the right- hand underside at the front of the engine deck. Temporarily install a jumper wire across the terminals in the connector of the wiring harness.
c)Release brake lever.
d)The Neutral Centering Device is located on the
e)Start engine. Operator must be in seat to crank engine. Open to full throttle.
f)Adjust neutral centering device length by rotating the neutral centering device barrel clockwise or counterclockwise until wheels stop turning or no longer creep. Tighten jam nut.
g)Remove jumper and reconnect electrical connection to parking brake safety switch.
h)Check safety interlock system as outlined in Section 6.1.5.
IMPORTANT: Keep clear of wheels and other moving parts when making these adjustments.
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