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Checking the Operation of the
Traction Drive
No Parts Required
Procedure
CAUTION
If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the
machine may move in the direction opposite of
what you intended, causing injury and/or property
damage.
Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it
properly, if necessary.
1.
Start the engine; refer to
Starting the Engine (page 12)
.
2.
Move the speed selector to Position R1; refer to
Operating the Speed Selector (page 15)
.
3.
Squeeze the left (traction) lever to the handgrip (
Figure
13
).
Figure 13
The machine should move rearward. If the machine
does not move or moves forward, complete the
following:
A.
Release the traction lever and shut off the engine.
B.
Disconnect the trunnion from the speed-selector
lever (
Figure 6
).
C.
Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the
speed-control rod (
Figure 6
).
D.
Connect the trunnion to the speed-selector lever
(
Figure 6
).
4.
Release the traction lever.
5.
Move the speed selector to Position 1; refer to
Operating the Speed Selector (page 15)
.
6.
Squeeze the left (traction) lever to the handgrip (
Figure
13
).
The machine should move forward. If the machine
does not move or moves rearward, complete the
following:
A.
Release the traction lever and shut off the engine.
B.
Disconnect the trunnion from the speed-selector
lever (
Figure 6
).
C.
Turn the trunnion upward (counterclockwise) on
the speed-control rod (
Figure 6
).
D.
Connect the trunnion to the speed-selector lever
(
Figure 6
).
7.
If you made any adjustments, repeat this procedure
until no adjustments are required.
Important:
If the machine moves when the traction
lever is in the released position, check the traction cable;
refer to
Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable
(page 20)
or take the machine to an Authorized Service
Dealer for service.
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