Scag Power Equipment SWZV36A-16KAI Operator's Manual page 25

Section 6
Tracking Adjustment
CAUTION:
Stop the engine and remove the key from the
ignition before making any adjustments. Wait for
all moving parts to come to a complete stop
before beginning work.
CAUTION:
The engine and drive unit can get hot during
operation causing burn injuries. Allow engine
and drive components to cool before making any
adjustments.
-NOTE-
Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure
that the caster wheels turn freely and that the tire
pressure in the drive wheels is correct. If the tire
pressure is not correct, the machine will pull to
the side with the lower pressure.
1. If at full speed the mower pulls right, it is an
indication that the left wheel is turning faster than the
right wheel. To adjust this condition, proceed as
follows:
Figure 6-1 RH Drive Wheel Adjustment
If after making the adjustment as outlined in step 1A,
the machine creeps forward or backward, the neutral
adjustment must be made as described on page 22.
2. If at full speed the mower pulls left, it is an indication
If after making the adjustment as outlined in step 2A,
the machine creeps forward or backward, the neutral
adjustment must be made as described on page 22.
RH DRIVE WHEEL LH DRIVE WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
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A. Stop the machine and place the speed control
lever in the neutral position. Turn the tracking
adjustment knob for the LH drive wheel
"counter-clockwise". This will cause the control
rod to stroke the LH pump less, slowing down
the LH wheel. (See Figure 6-2)
-NOTE-
that the right wheel is turning faster than the left
wheel. To adjust this condition, proceed as follows:
A. Stop the machine and place the speed control
lever in the neutral position. Turn the tracking
adjustment knob for the RH drive wheel
"counter-clockwise". This will cause the control
rod to stroke the RH pump less, slowing down
the RH wheel. (See Figure 6-1)
-NOTE-
ADJUSTMENT
SWZV TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
Figure 6-2 LH Drive Wheel Adjustment