SERVICE
Service Motion Controls
Adjusting Motion Controls Neutral Center
1. Park machine safely, block front casters, engage parking brake.
2. Raise the rear of the machine, use jack stands or blocking under the chassis
for saftey. This proceedure requires working on and running machine while on
blocks, so make sure the machine is securely blocked.
3. Ensure motion controls are in the neutral position.
4. Using a 1/4” allen wrench, Slightly loosen cap screw to allow the rotation of
neutral return plate.
5. If left drive wheel rotates forward, rotate the neutral plate clockwise.
If left drive wheel rotates backward, rotate the neutral plate counterclockwise.
If right drive wheel rotates forward, rotate the neutral plate counterclockwise.
If right drive wheel rotates backward, rotate the neutral plate clockwise.
6. Only very small adjustments are necessary to set neutral center.
7. Tighten cap screw.
8. Check motion controls to ensure they return to the neutral position.
9. Mount the machine. Start engine. Idle engine.
10. Release parking brake.
11. Cycle motion controls forward and back. Return them to neutral position.
12. Observe both drive wheels for rotation. Stop engine. Engage parking brake.
If either wheel rotates, repeat adjustment proceedure until neutral is obtained.
13. If both wheels return to neutral and stop, lower machine.
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Neutral Center Screw
Control Arm
Left side transaxle shown
