Figure 52
1. Neutral control linkage
5. Slot in control arm bracket
2. Yoke
6. Clevis pin
3. Neutral stud
7. Spring
4. Nut
8. Back end of slot
Adjusting the Control Rod
Checking the Control Rod
1. With rear of machine still on jack stands and
engine running at full throttle, move the speed
control lever to the medium speed position.
Note:
The OPC levers must be held down
whenever the speed control lever is out of the
neutral position or the engine will kill.
2. Move the respective drive lever upward until it
reaches the neutral position and engage neutral
locks.
3. If the tire rotates in either direction, the length
of the control rod will need to be adjusted.
Adjusting the Control Rod
1. Adjust the rod length by releasing the drive
lever and removing the hairpin cotter pin and
clevis pin. Rotate the rod in the rod fitting
(Figure 53).
2. Lengthen the control rod if the tire is turning
in reverse and shorten the rod if the tire is
turning forward.
3. Rotate the rod several turns if the tire is
rotating fast. Then, adjust the rod in 1/2 turn
increments.
4. Place the clevis pin into the drive lever
(Figure 53).
Figure 53
1. Control rod
5. Left handle shown
2. Clevis pin
6. Neutral lock
3. Drive lever
7. Hairpin cotter pin
4. Operator Presence Control
lever (OPC)
5. Release and engage neutral lock checking that
the tire does not rotate (Figure 54). Continue
this process until the tire does not rotate.
6. Install the hairpin cotter pin between the drive
levers and the neutral locks and into the clevis
pins (Figure 53).
Note:
Make sure the clevis pins are inserted
into the neutral locks.
7. Repeat this adjustment for the opposite side.
Figure 54
1. Handle
5. Neutral position
2. Neutral lock
6. Drive lever
3. Handle
7. Full speed forward
4. Neutral lock slot
8. Control rod
Adjusting the Tracking
1. Remove machine from any jack stands.
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