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10. JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER DETENT
ADJUSTMENT:
If the Joystick Control Lever does not
lock in the “UP” position, turn the detent
adjustment screw clockwise until a
desirable locking action is obtained. If
the Joystick Control Lever is hard to
slide up and down, turn the detent
adjustment screw counter-clockwise
until a desirable sliding action is
obtained.
11. ADJUSTING FOR STRAIGHT
FORWARD TRACKING:
In a flat open area, actuate the Joystick
Control lever into the full forward
position. If the mower veers left or right
some adjustment is necessary. If the
mower veers to the right, the left hand
Hydrostatic Transmission needs to be
slowed down or the right hand
Hydrostatic Transmission needs to be
sped up. If the mower veers to the left,
then the right hand Hydrostatic
Transmission needs to be slowed down
or the left hand Hydrostatic
Transmission needs to be sped up.
A.
Stop the machine and shut off the
engine.
B.
For the Hydrostatic Transmission to be
adjusted slightly loosen bolt that secures
Cam Adjustment Block to the Control
Arm of the Hydrostatic Transmission.
C.
Rotate Cam Adjustment Block “UP” to
speed up Hydrostatic Transmission and
“DOWN” to slow down Hydrostatic
Transmission.
D.
Retighten bolt that secures Cam
Adjustment Block.
E.
Readjust neutral according to previously
outlined procedures.
F.
Test drive unit and repeat procedure as
required.
12. HYDROSTATIC
TRANSMISSIONS:
Before each use, check to be sure that
the cooling fins of the Hydrostatic
Transmissions are clean. Excessive
accumulation of oil, dirt, or trash may
cause the transmissions to overheat.
NOTE: NEVER WASH ACROSS VENT HOSE
AREA OR SHAFT SEALS WITH
WATER OR STEAM.
Cam Adjustment
Block
Bolt
(Cam Adjustment
Block)
Detent
Adjustment
