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B. The steering control levers are in the full forward
position and the mower pulls to one side or the
other when traveling in a forward direction. (Tracking
Adjustment).
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
Be sure the dump valve levers are in the run position
1.
and the steering control levers are in the neutral lock
position.
With an operator in the seat, start the engine and
2.
disengage the parking brake.
Run the engine at full operating speed and check if
3.
the machine creeps forward or backwards.
Adjust the RH wheel by loosening the jam nuts on
4.
the steering control cable. Turn the jam nut until the
control plates on the hydraulic axle are centered in
the neutral position. See Figure 6-3.
STEERING HANDLE
IN NEUTRAL SLOT
CONTROL PLATES
CENTERED IN NEUTRAL
ADJUST HERE
STEERING CABLE
Steering Control Cable Adjustment
Figure 6-3.
Tighten the jam nuts and repeat for the LH wheel.
5.
See Figure 6-3.
Actuate the steering control levers forward and
6.
reverse several times and return them to the neutral
position.
Check that the drive wheels remained in neutral and
7.
readjust if necessary.
Check that the steering control levers hit the stop
8.
before the pumps reach full stroke. Adjust as
needed.
TRACkING ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION
Stop the engine and remove the key from the
ignition before making any adjustments. Wait
for all moving parts to come to a complete stop
before beginning work.
CAUTION
The engine and drive unit can get hot during
operation causing burn injuries. Allow engine
and drive components to cool before making any
adjustments.
- NOTe -
Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure
that the caster wheels turn plus pivot freely and
that the tire pressure in the drive wheels is correct.
If the tire pressure is not correct, the machine will
pull to the side with the lower pressure.
If at full speed the mower pulls right, it is an
1.
indication that the left wheel is turning faster than
the right wheel. To adjust this condition, proceed as
follows:
A. Stop the machine and place the steering control
levers in the neutral position. Turn the tracking
adjustment bolt for the LH pump inward (clockwise).
This will cause the control rod to stroke the LH pump
less, slowing down the LH wheel. See Figure 6-4.
