Return-To-Neutral Adjustment; Neutral Lockout Adjustment - Simplicity Cobalt Series Operator's Manual

1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn
off the engine.
2. There are two nuts (B) on the linkage rod. Loosen the
nuts from the ball joints (C) and turn the linkage rod to
adjust.
• If the machine creeps forward, turn the
rod clockwise (while standing at the rear of the
machine, facing forward);
• If the machine creeps backward, turn the
rod counter-clockwise (while standing at the rear of
the machine, facing forward).
3. Lock the jam nut against the ball joints when neutral is
achieved.
Note: This adjustment should not be performed while the
machine is running. It may take several attempts to achieve
neutral, depending on how much the machine creeps.

Return-to-Neutral Adjustment

Prior to performing this procedure the Neutral Adjustment
Procedure must be completed.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with
engine stopped, key removed, and tractor parked on level
ground.
1. Position the ground speed control levers into the
NEUTRAL LOCKOUT position
2. Loosen the set collar (A, Figure 50) on the neutral return
rod (B).
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3. Position the set collar along the neutral return rod until it
contacts and very lightly compresses the neutral return
spring (C).
4. Move the ground speed control levers into the operating
position, pull rearward, and release.
5. Move the ground speed control levers out towards the
NEUTRAL LOCKOUT position.
• if the ground speed control lever aligns with the notch
in the neutral lock plate, adjustment is complete;
• if the ground speed control lever stops it's return
motion past the notch (while standing at the rear of
the machine), re-position the set collar so the neutral
return spring is less compressed.
• if the ground speed control lever stops it's return
motion before the notch (while standing at the rear
of the machine), re-position the set collar so that the
neutral return spring is more compressed.
6. Repeat the process as necessary until the ground speed
control lever aligns with the notch in the neutral lock
plate.
Note: It is important to note that after every adjustment of
the neutral return rod, the lever must be pulled rearward and
released to properly check the return-to-neutral position.

Neutral Lockout Adjustment

Prior to adjusting the neutral lockout, the neutral and return-
to-neutral must be properly adjusted.
1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface such as a concrete
floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn
the ignition switch to OFF, and remove the ignition key.
2. Chock the wheels of the unit to prevent movement.
3. Raise the seat to gain access to the neutral lockout
components.
4. Loosen the jam nuts (A, Figure 51) on the neutral lockout
bolts (B).
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5. Engage the parking brake. The neutral lockout bolts will
enter the notches of the neutral lockout plates (C).
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