Neutral Latch Adjustment; Tracking Adjustment - Scag Power Equipment SWZT36-14FS Operator's Manual

Section 6
6.3

NEUTRAL LATCH ADJUSTMENT

-NOTE-
This adjustment is made to allow the steering
control levers to be moved out of the neutral latch
without engaging reverse.
1. Raise the drive wheels off the ground and block the
caster wheels to prevent the machine from moving.
2. Make sure the speed control lever is in neutral,
the steering control levers are in the neutral latch
position, and the parking brake is on.
3. Loosen the control rod jam nuts. See Figure 6-3.
LOOSEN HERE
ADJUST HERE
Figure 6-3. Control Rod Adjustment
4. Turn the steering control rod until the steering control
lever makes contact with the neutral latch. Hold the
steering control rod and tighten the jam nuts. See
Figure 6-4.
LOOSEN
HERE
CONTACT HERE
Figure 6-4.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 on the right side as needed.
6.4

TRACkING ADJUSTMENT

Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure
that the tire pressures are correct and the neutral
adjustment and the steering control rod adjustment
have been completed.
1. With the machine on a flat level surface, start the
engine, release the parking brake and place the
speed control lever into the speed that will most
often be used.
2. Squeeze the steering control levers and release the
neutral latch. Slowly release the steering control
levers, allowing the machine to move forward.
WARNING
Before attempting to make any tracking
adjustments, move the speed control lever to
the neutral position, place the blade engagement
switch in the off position, apply the parking brake,
and move the steering control levers into the
neutral position.
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Control Rod Adjustment
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