Maintenance
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Adjusting Neutral
If wheels turn when control bars are in neutral,
adjustment is required
1.
Apply parking brake to set neutral lock.
2.
Check that roller is centered in “V” notch of left
and right control plates (Fig. 27).
3.
Check compressed length of left and right
neutral return springs (Fig. 27).
4.
Adjust jam nuts until springs are compressed
2-1/8” to 2-3/16” (54 -56 cm) (Fig. 27).
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Figure 27
1.
Neutral lock
2.
Roller
3.
“V” notch
4.
Spring
5.
2-1/8” to 2-3/16”
(54–56 cm)
6.
Jam nut
5.
Raise rear of the machine so wheels are off the
ground and support with jack stands.
6.
Start engine and run for 5 minutes at 3/4 throttle,
to warm hydraulic fluid.
7.
Release parking brake with traction controls in
neutral position. If either wheel rotates on its
own, adjustment is required.
8.
Loosen lock bolt in cam. Rotate cam until wheel
rotation stops (Fig. 28). Hold cam and tighten
lock bolt securely.
9.
Cycle traction controls forward and reverse to
confirm proper neutral adjustment.
10. Repeat on other wheel, if necessary.
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Figure 28
1.
Lock bolt
2.
Cam
