HUSTLER X-ONE General Service Manual page 15

To do this, gently and slowly move the steering control
levers forward and feel if there is some resistance on the
pump lever before the control lever hits the stops.
NOTE: Check one side at a time.
3. If the pump arm is stopping the forward motion of the
control arm, adjust the stop (set screw) inward to stop
the steering control levers slightly before the pump
bottoms out. After applying a threadlock (e.g., Loctite
290), turn the stop screw inward until contact is made
with the inside of the steering cover, then turn the stop
screw an additional 1/4–1/2 turn. Figure 6-4
4. Do this for each side, then after the adjustment, fill the
sockets of the set screws with a tamper-proof sealant.
A
B
A. Stop screw
B. Steering damper
Figure 6-4
To adjust the stops for driving straight when steering
control levers are against the stops during operation:
1. Determine which drive tire is rotating too fast when
both steering control levers are against the stops in
the control panel. Figure 6-5
2. Stop the engine. Loosen the lock nut on the side which
is rotating too fast and turn the stop (set screw)
inward to stop the steering control lever sooner.
Figure 6-5
3. Tighten the lock nut on the stop and test again.
4. Repeat this procedure until both drive wheels rotate at
the same speed and the unit drives straight.
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C
D
C. Seat pan
D. Steering arm
NOTE: Because this is a hydrostatic drive, variables such
as temperature of oil, efficiency of pumps and motors, tire
pressure, etc., may require the operator to make minor
steering adjustments with the control arms rather than rely
on just the stops to drive straight.
A
C
A. Jam nut
B. Stop (set screw)
Steering Damper
The steering dampers are spring loaded to return the
control levers to the neutral position from the reverse
position. This gives the operator a sense of neutral during
operation.
To set the steering dampers in the correct operating
position, follow these steps:
1. Shut the engine off, place steering control levers in the
park brake position, disengage deck clutch, remove
ignition switch key and disconnect negative battery
cable before doing any adjustments.
2. Place the steering control lever in the neutral position.
Figure 6-6
3. Loosen the nut on the steering damper rear ball stud
enough to allow the stud to move freely within the slot.
Figure 6-7
4. Pull the damper rod end toward the back of the slot,
past the point that the internal spring is engaged.
Figure 6-7
5. Release the rod end and allow the internal spring to
bring the rod end and ball stud back to the neutral
position.
6. Tighten the nut on the steering damper's rear ball stud
to secure the final position.
NOTE: The damper must not bottom out when the pump
lever is fully stroked in either direction.
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
8. Lower and secure the seat platform.
6-3
B
C. Steering control lever
Figure 6-5
REV C