ADJUSTMENTS - CONT’D

Neutral Adjustment Cont'd

6.Tighten the jam nut to secure the neutral position.

7.Adjust the other drive wheel if necessary.

8.Actuate the hand control levers forward and reverse. Allow the levers to self-center and check that the drive wheels remain in neutral.

NOTE: The neutral return mechanisms on the fenders are adjusted at the factory. Readjustment should not be necessary.

Straight Line Running Adjustment

CAUTION:

Stop engine and remove key from ignition before making any adjustments. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before beginning work.

Engine and drive unit can get hot during operation. Allow engine and drive compo- nents to cool before making any adjust- ments.

1.Before making this adjustment, check the tire pressure of the drive wheels. Tire pressure for each wheel must be equal. (See Figure 3) If the tire pressures are not equal, the machine will pull to the side with the lower tire pressure.

DRIVE WHEELS

CASTER WHEELS12 PSI 25 PSI

ESC202G

Figure 3

NOTE: Make this adjustment only on the LH pump. The RH pump has a fixed speed and cannot be adjusted.

2.Locate the turnbuckle for LH pump under the operator seat in front of the hydraulic oil tank. (See

Figure 4)

3.Loosen nut securing turnbuckle to bellcrank. (See

Figure 4)

FASTER

NUT

SLOWER

BELLCRANK

TURNBUCKLE

SC203G

Figure 4

4

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SSZ specifications

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