Citation - 52” & 61” Mower Decks
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Neutral Adjustment &
Return-To-Neutral
Neutral Adjustment
If the machine “creeps” while the ground speed control
levers are locked in NEUTRAL, than it may be necessary to
adjust the linkage rod.
1. Park the machine on a hard, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking
brake and turn off the engine.
2. The locking nuts (
D, Figure 39
) are to be used together
to turn the linkage rod. Loosen the jam nut (
B
) that
locks against the ball joint (
C
) and turn the linkage rod
(
A
) to adjust.
• If the machine creeps forward, turn the rod
clockwise
(while standing at the rear of the machine, facing
forward).
• If the machine creeps backward, turn the rod
counter-
clockwise
(while standing at the rear of the machine,
facing forward).
3. Lock the jam nut (
B
) against the ball joint (
C
) when
neutral is achieved.
4. Start the engine.
5. Disengage the parking brake and lock the ground speed
control levers in the neutral position.
6. If the machine still “creeps,” repeat the
Neutral
Adjustment
procedure. It may take several attempts to
achieve neutral, depending on how much the machine
creeps.
Figure 39. Neutral Adjustment
(RH side shown)
A. Adjustment Linkage Rod
B. Jam Nut
C. Ball Joint
D. Locking Nuts
A
C
B
D
CAUTION
This adjustment should not be performed while the
machine is running.
Not
for
Reproduction
