Adjustment; Motion Control Lever; Hst Neutral - Kubota Z723 Operator's Manual

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ADJUSTMENT

ADJUSTMENT

MOTION CONTROL LEVER

To avoid serious injury:
A Park the machine on a firm and level surface.
A If it is necessary to run the engine in an
enclosed area, use a gas tight exhaust pipe
extension to remove the fumes.
A Always try to work in a well-ventilated area.
A Lift up and secure with jack stands or blocking
the rear of the machine, do not run the machine
while adjusting.
Remove rear wheels.
A Do not adjust only one of the following
adjustments; exclude "MOTION CONTROL
LEVER ALIGNMENT".
They are interlinked.
A If you feel you are unable to make the following
adjustments correctly and safely, please
contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.
A Right and left motion control levers can be adjusted
independently.
BHST NEUTRAL
1. Lift-up and secure the machine with jack stands or
blocking the rear of the machine frame.
2. Remove both rear wheels.
3. Start the engine, and run at maximum speed.
4. Place the motion control lever in "NEUTRAL LOCK"
position.
5. If the rear axle is still turning, follow the following steps
to adjust the neutral position.
6. Put weight on the seat cushion.
7. Lengthen or shorten the rod by 1/2 turn and then
tighten the lock nuts.
(1) Rod
(2) Flange bolt and nut
8. Place the motion control lever to the reverse position,
then move it forward slowly.
Place the lever in the "NEUTRAL LOCK" position, and
check that the rear axle does not rotate.
If the axle does not stop rotating, adjust the "HST
NEUTRAL" again.
9. Adjust the other side "HST NEUTRAL" equally.
10. After adjustment, make sure to stop the engine
immediately.
11. Push the motion control lever until it contacts the
speed adjust plate and reaches the end of its range of
motion. Then move the speed adjust plate 2-3 mm
backward and tighten 2 front bolts securely.
Tightening torque
(A) Lever
(B) Transaxle
23.6 to 27.4 N-m
(2.4 to 2.8 kgf-m,
17.4 to 20.2 lbf-ft)