Textron JACOBSEN R-311 69166, Technical/Repair Manual

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HYDROSTATIC POWER TRAIN
4203781 First Edition 5-29
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9. Stop the engine.
10. Hold the adjustment nut (2) and tighten the jam nuts
(1).
11. Start the engine and check the adjustment.
12. Proceed to “Reverse Kick-Out Switch Adjustment” on
page 5-30.
Reverse Kick-Out Switch Adjustment
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2. Disconnect the negative (–) battery cable at the
battery.
Figure 5-15
NOTE
Label all wires before disconnecting to ensure correct
installation.
3. Disconnect wire connector (5) and connect test leads
to the reverse kick-out switch terminals.
The reverse kick-out switch should indicate continuity
when the traction pedal is in the forward or neutral
position. The reverse kick-out switch should not indicate
continuity when the traction pedal is in the reverse
position.
If adjustment is required, proceed to step 4. If no
adjustment is required, proceed to “Speed Limit
Adjustment” on page 5-30.
4. Loosen nuts (4).
5. Position reverse kick-out switch (6) to achieve
continuity when the traction pedal is in the neutral
position and the 4WD switch is in the ON position,
and no continuity when the traction pedal is in the
reverse position.
6. Tighten nuts (4).
7. Proceed to “Speed Limit Adjustment” on page 5-30.
Speed Limit Adjustment
IMPORTANT
The traction linkage must be adjusted in proper
sequence. Do not perform this procedure until the
traction pedal neutral adjustment and reverse
kick-out switch adjustments have been performed.
(See “Traction Pedal Neutral Adjustment” on
page 5-29 and “Reverse Kick-Out Switch
Adjustment” on page 5-30.)
Reverse
The reverse pedal travel can be adjusted by changing the
length of the traction pedal rod:
• Shortening the rod will increase the reverse speed.
• Lengthening the rod will decrease the reverse speed.
Required Tools or Equipment
Digital Multimeter, Ohmmeter, or Continuity Tester
TN2181
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