Gravely Pro-Master 992184, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Adjusting Transaxle Neutral
NOTE: If neutral cannot be set adjusting the
steering linkages, the neutral mechanism on
the transaxle may need to be adjusted.
Follow steps 1 – 6 in Eliminating Excessive
Creeping of the Unit (Figure 14) on page 25.
1. If a wheel moves, adjust the return to
neutral mechanism on the hydraulic
pump:
a. Shut off the engine.
b. Disconnect the steering linkage
from the control arm.
c. Loosen the return to neutral
screw on the pump.
d. Rotate the control arm in the
opposite direction of wheel
movement.
e. Hold the stop bracket in position
and tighten the return to neutral
screw on the pump.
2. Restart the engine and move steering
levers from Forward to Reverse several
times and return steering levers to
neutral position. Check wheel(s) for
movement.
3. If wheel is still moving, repeat steps 1
and 2.
4. Shut OFF engine.
5. Replace drive wheels.
Aligning the Steering Levers
(Figure 15)
1. Shut OFF engine. Remove the ignition
key.
2. Place seat in the service position (See
Service Position on page 20).
3. Disconnect the steering linkages from
the transaxle.
4. Engage parking brake.
5. Turn the eccentric spacer until the
steering levers align. See Figure 15.
6. Loosen the jam nut at the bottom of the
tie rod and then turn the ball joint to align
it with the transaxle control arm, and
then connect the linkage to the control
arm. See Figure 13.
Figure 14
Axle Direction
Return to Neutral
Adjusting Screw
Speed and
Direction
Control Arm Figure 15
Eccentric Spacer