10. Release the drive lever to the forward drive position
and squeeze back into the neutral position (Fig. 50).
Check to see if the wheel stops. If not, repeat steps 8
and 9.
11. After adjustments are made, tighten the nut against the
yoke.
12. Repeat this procedure for the opposite side.
Adjusting the Control Rod
Checking the Control Rod
1. With rear of machine still on jack stands and engine
running at full throttle, move the speed control lever to
the medium speed position.
Note: The OPC levers must be held down whenever the
speed control lever is out of the neutral position or the
engine will kill.
2. Move the respective drive lever upward until it reaches
the neutral position and engage neutral locks.
3. If the tire rotates in either direction, the length of the
control rod will need to be adjusted.
Adjusting the Control Rods
1. Adjust the rod length by releasing the drive lever and
removing the hairpin cotter pin and clevis pin
(Fig. 49). Rotate the rod in the rod fitting (Fig. 50).
2. Lengthen the rod if the tire is turning in reverse and
shorten the rod if the tire is turning forward.
3. Rotate the rod several turns if the tire is rotating fast.
Then, adjust the rod in 1/2 turn increments.
4. Place the clevis pin in to the drive lever (Fig. 49).
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Figure 49
1. Left handle shown
2. Neutral lock
3. Clevis pin
4. Drive lever
5. Release and engage neutral lock checking that the tire
does not rotate. Continue this process until the tire
does not rotate.
6. Install hairpin cotter between drive levers and neutral
locks and into clevis pins (Fig. 49).
Note: Make sure the clevis pins are inserted into the
neutral locks.
7. Repeat this adjustment for opposite side.
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Figure 50
1. Handle
2. Neutral lock
3. Neutral position
4. Drive lever
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5. Control rod
6. Operator Presence
Control lever (OPC)
7. Hairpin cotter
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5. Full speed forward
6. Control rod
7. Neutral lock slot
8. Grip