Shibaura ST460, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 2 – OPERATION
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DRAFT CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Adjust the draft rod only after completing
the position control adjustment.
1. Set the draft control lever to the most
sensitive “+” position of rearward.
2. Loosen the locknut
①
on the draft control rod,
②
.
3.
Remove the cotter pin ③ and disconnect the
draft control rod from the draft control arm pin,
④
.
4.
Open the drop rate control valve knob ⑤ to
the full open position.
NOTICE: The position control lever must be in
the raised position and the lift arms up.
5.
Start the engine and set at 1000 - 1500 rpm.
6.
Move the draft feedback rod
②
rearward until
the relief valve stops operating. Adjust the
length of the rod to match the rod hole with
the draft arm pin
④ then shorten the rod one
more turn and connect the rod to the draft
arm.
7.
Check the adjustments as follows:
• With the engine running, move both the
position control and draft control levers to the
full raise position.
• The move the position control lever to the
forward (down) position.
NOTE: If the lift arms do not descend or descend
too slowly, shorten the draft control rod one more
turn.
TOP LINK MAIN SPRING ADJUSTMENT
Remove the cotter pin ① and rotate nut ② to
adjust the main spring length ③ to 77 mm and
secure with the cotter pin.