Toro Z MASTER 2000 Series Service Manual page 92

Adjusting the Motion Control Linkage (Neutral Setting) (continued)
Drive System: Service and Repairs
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1. Nut
1. Prior to starting the engine, push the deck lift pedal and remove the
height-of-cut pin. Lower the deck to the ground.
2. Raise the rear of the machine up and support with jack stands (or equivalent
support) just high enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely.
3. Remove the electrical connection from the seat safety switch, located under
the bottom cushion of the seat.
Note: The seat safety switch is a part of the seat assembly.
4. Temporarily install a jumper wire across the terminals in the connector of
the main harness.
5. Start the engine. Run the engine at full throttle and release the parking brake.
Note: Ensure that the parking brake is engaged and that the motion control
levers are in neutral (out) to start the engine, the operator does not have to
be present in the seat.
6. Run the machine for 5 minutes with the drive levers in the full forward speed
to bring hydraulic fluid up to operating temperature.
7. Bring the motion control levers into the neutral position.
Note: The motion control levers must be in neutral while making any
necessary adjustments.
8. Check and ensure that the control plate tabs touch the return-to-neutral
plates on the hydraulic units.
9. Adjust the pump control rod lengths by turning the nut (A) in the appropriate
direction until the wheels slightly creep in reverse.
10. Move the motion control levers to the reverse position while applying slight
pressure to the lever. Allow the neutral return springs to bring the levers
back to neutral.
Note: The wheels must stop turning or slightly creep in reverse.
11. Shut off the machine.
12. Remove the jumper wire from the wire harness and plug the connector into
the seat switch.
13. Lower the unit.
Figure 72
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