Scag Power Equipment SWZ Steering Control ROD Adjustment, Tracking Adjustment, Parking Brake

STEERING CONTROL ROD

ADJUSTMENT

-NOTE-

This adjustment is made to allow the steering control levers to be moved out of the neutral latch without engaging reverse.

1.Connect the steering control rods into the steer- ing control levers on the handle. Do not install the hair pin at this time.

2.Turn the swivel joint on the steering control rods until the swivel joint is centered in the slot in the bellcrank.

3.Remove the steering control rods from the machine. Install the speed control spring onto the swivel joint. Reinstall the steering control rods onto the machine and secure using the hair pins.

TRACKING ADJUSTMENT

-NOTE-

Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure that the tire pressures are correct. (see page 4) and that the neutral adjustment and the steering control rod adjustment have been completed.

1.Engage the neutral latch on both steering control levers and move the speed adjustment lever into the neutral position.

2.Position the speed adjustment lever so that the bearing just contacts the speed adjustment cam. (See below)

Steering Control Rod	Speed Adjustment
Swivel	Cam
	Bearing
Joint

Speed

Adjustment

Bearing Lever

Bellcrank

Speed Control Spring

SC161G

3.Tighten the bearing securing the speed adjustment bearing lever and repeat on the opposite side.

4.With the machine on a flat level surface, start the engine and place the speed adjustment lever into the speed that will most often be used.

5.Squeeze the steering control levers and release the neutral latch. Slowly release the steering control levers, allowing the machine to move for- ward.

6.If the machine pulls to one side, put the speed adjustment lever back into the neutral position and turn the engine off.

7.On the side that the machine pulled toward, loosen the wing nut securing the speed adjust- ment bearing lever and move the bearing 1/16" away from the cam. Start the engine and recheck the tracking. Adjust as needed.

8.If tracking cannot be achieved, contact your Scag servicing dealer.

PARKING BRAKE

1.Adjust the parking brake so that when the brake hand lever is against the stop on the handle bar, the brake levers on the brake shaft weldment are against the stops on the engine deck.

CAUTION:

Adjust the brake only enough to hold the machine. Excessive force may cause damage to the machine or brake components.

2.Adjust the brake actuator rod on either side of the machine to obtain proper brake adjustment.

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