3.13Install the speed control rod assembly (linkage with the yoke installed on one end) into the end of the speed control lever located underneath the center of the console. Insert the end of the linkage (opposite the yoke) into the end of the speed control lever from the right hand side and fasten with a hairpin cotter from bolt bag.
3.14Connect the lower end of the speed control linkage to the speed control crank located at the top rear of the fuel tank support. Secure with clevis pin and hairpin cotter from bolt bag.
3.15Thread each drive linkage into the threaded swivel. (See Figure 3). Connect the upper end of each drive linkage to the drive levers. Fasten with a long clevis pin and hairpin cotter from bolt bag. Be sure the clevis pin is first inserted through the drive linkage and then through the drive lever from the outside before installing the hairpin cotter (See Figure 4).
NOTE: There should not be a washer between the neutral lock latch and the hairpin cotter.
FIG. 4
DRIVE LINKAGE TO DRIVE LEVER
3.16Route the long unattached wiring harness lead, up the left hand side of the handle and connect the two terminals (in any order) to the operator presence control switch terminals underneath the control console.
Fasten the lead to the handle with two large wire ties from bolt bag, one at the upper end of the handle next to the console, and one at the very lower end of the handle where it attaches to the fuel tank support.
3.17The unit is shipped with the muffler installed onto the engine exhaust manifold but rotated rearward to fit the crate. Loosen the clamp, rotate the muffler ahead and secure the bracket on the muffler to the bracket on the engine with the hardware provided. Tighten the clamp.
3.18Service Engine: Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual.
3.19Service Hydraulic Oil: The machine is shipped with hydraulic oil filled to the top of the baffles in the reservoir. Run the machine for approximately 15 minutes to allow any extra air to purge out of the hydraulic system. Check hydraulic reservoir and if necessary fill the reservoir to the appropriate level with Mobil 1
3.20GREASE UNIT: NOTE: UNIT IS NOT GREASED AT THE FACTORY. Refer to 5.1.13, for locations and grease amounts.
3.21Follow
NOTE: After starting the engine and engaging the hydro drive, if either of the drive wheels acts sluggish or will not rotate at all, stop engine and refer to Section 5.1.10 on the Hydraulic System Air Purge procedure.
3.22Perform any needed adjustments as outlined in the Adjustment Section.
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