4.Starting on the left side of the machine, using the adjustment wrench located on the left side of the machine, rotate the tracking adjustment nut counter clockwise just until the LH wheel starts to creep forward. Make a note of the position of the adjust- ment nut. (See Figure 9)
5.Turn the adjustment nut clockwise just until the wheel turns rearward. Make a note of the position of the adjustment nut. To adjust neutral, split the difference between the two noted positions of the adjustment nut. Repeat on the right side as needed.
6.Place the wrench in the holder on the left side of the machine and turn the engine off.
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Figure 10. Control Rod Adjustment
3.Reinstall the speed control spring onto the swivel. Install the hair pin onto the swivel. (See Figure 10)
Figure 9. Neutral Adjustment
STEERING CONTROL ROD
ADJUSTMENT
This adjustment is made to allow the steering control levers to be moved out of the neutral latch without engaging reverse.
Before making this adjustment be sure that the speed control bearing is just touching the speed control cam and that the bellcrank bearing is resting in the center groove of the neutral cam.
1.Remove the speed control spring. Remove the steering control rod swivel hair pin. Check the location of the swivel in the slotted hole in the bell crank.
2.Turn the swivel joint on the steering control rods until the swivel joint is centered in the slot in the bellcrank.
TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure that the tire pressures are correct. (see page 7) and that the neutral adjustment and the steering control rod adjustment have been completed.
1.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.
2.Squeeze the steering control levers and release the neutral latch. Slowly release the steering control levers, allowing the machine to move forward.
WARNING:
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE ANY TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS:
1.Move the speed adjustment lever to the neutral position.
2.Place the blade engagement switch in the OFF position.
3.Apply the parking brake.
4.Move the steering control levers into the neutral position.
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