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8. Install the engine shield and lower the seat.
9. Remove the jack stands and lower the machine to
the shop floor. Test drive the machine to make sure
that it does not move when the traction pedal is in
neutral.
Adjusting the Traction
Interlock Switch
1. Adjust the transmission for neutral; refer to
Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral.
2. Activate the pump lever to ensure that all parts are
operating freely and seated properly.
3. Adjust the screw until the air gap is .060 inches
±.030 (1.524 mm ±.762) (Figure 20).
4. Check for proper operation.
Adjusting the Pedal for
Forward
The pedal must be adjusted for forward if the jam
nuts on the control rod are loosened or if the pedal is
removed.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, turn the engine
off, and engage the parking brake.
2. Make sure that the pump is in neutral.
3. Loosen the jam nuts on the control rod (Figure 21).
4. Press down on the rear of the pedal until the pedal
contacts the footrest.
5. Adjust the jam nuts to allow full stroke of the pump,
slightly deflecting the control rod when the pedal
is at full stroke.
1. Pedal
2. Jam nuts
Figure 21
3. Control rod
Adjusting the Steering Chain
Since the chain and sprocket are subjected to sand
thrown up by the front tire, inspect them frequently for
wear. If either the chain or sprocket is worn beyond
acceptable limits, both should be replaced.
1. Place the front wheel in the straight ahead position
2. Adjust the locknuts until the chain is snug on both
sides of the sprocket (Figure 22).
3. Turn the steering wheel full left and full right to be
sure that the chain does not bind or hang up in either
direction. Adjust as required.
1. Adjusting nuts
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Figure 22
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