Set-Up Instructions
5
Purge Hydro Transaxle
(Hydro Drive Tractors Only)
During handling and shipping air can be introduced
into the hydro transaxle. To achieve proper
performance all trapped air must be removed.
1.
Place tractor on a flat level surface.
2.
Place the drive control in the “Push” position
(Fig. 6).
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Figure 6
1.
Operate position
2.
Push position
3.
Run engine at a low idle and move traction
control pedal forward for five (5) seconds then
reverse for five (5) seconds. Repeat three (3)
times.
4.
Place the drive control in the “Operate” position
(Fig. 6). Drive the tractor forward then reverse
approximately five (5) feet. Repeat three (3)
times.
Check Hydro Neutral Position
(Hydro Drive Tractors Only)
Adjustment is required if the tractor creeps without
the traction control pedal being depressed.
1.
Run engine at a low idle and move traction
control pedal forward, then release. Move
traction control pedal reverse, then release. If the
tractor creeps adjust as follows:
2.
Raise the rear wheels off the ground and support
with jackstands.
3.
Loosen locknut securing adjustment (Fig. 7).
4.
Move adjustment stud up or down until creep is
minimized (Fig. 7). There may still be some
wheel rotation with wheels off the ground.
5.
Tighten the locknut (Fig. 7). Move the traction
control pedal forward and reverse and allow it to
center. Verify that there is no creep with the
wheels on the ground.
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Figure 7
1.
Locknut
2.
Stop
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