Return-To-Neutral Adjustment
To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return, perform the following steps.
1.Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off the engine.
2.Move the ground speed control levers into the operating position, pull levers rearward and release.
3.Move the ground speed control levers out towards the neutral position. If the levers do not align with the notches in the neutral lock plate, it is necessary to adjust the adjustment linkage rod (B, Figure 36).
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and tractor on level ground.
Adjustment
1.Pull the ground speed control lever rearward and release to check position. If the ground speed control lever does not align itself with the notch in the neutral plate, then move the set collar (A) forward or back on the adjustment linkage rod (B) until the speed control lever aligns with the notch. Retighten the set collar.
2.Make sure that the neutral return bushing (D) is seated correctly in the spring stop plate (E).
3.Pull the ground speed control lever rearward and release to check position again. Adjust as necessary to align the ground speed control levers with the notches in the neutral lock plate.
It is important to note that after every adjustment of the neutral return rod, the lever must be pulled rearward and released to properly check the neutral position.
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Figure 36. Neutral Return Spring Adjustment
A.Set Collar
B.Adjustment Linkage Rod
C.Neutral Return Spring
D.Neutral Return Bushing
E.Spring Stop Plate
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