Dixon ZTR 8000 Series Operator's Manual page 29

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued):
D. Adjusting for Straight Forward Tracking:
In large open area, actuate the control handles into the full forward position. If
the mower veers in either direction (left or right) some adjustment is necessary.
1. If the mower veers to the right, then the right hydrostat needs to be
sped up. If the
needs to be sped up.
2. Stop the machine and shut off the engine.
3. Slightly loosen the bolt at the lower end of the upper linkage assembly
on the side that
setscrew 1/4 turn in. It may take several
mower to track straight forward.
4. Once the tracking is to the operator's liking, completely tighten the
bolt on the control
earlier.
5. Recheck to make sure neutral adjust has not been effected, see
procedure A.
structions &
graphics.
RH Locknut
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mower veers to the left, then the left hydrostat
is slower. Using a 1/8" Allen wrench turn the
linkage assembly that was loosened
Steering Control
Lever
new in-
Forward
Stop
Access
Setscrew
Rod End Ball
Hole
Joint LH Locknut
Turn this
rod to
Adjust
Upper linkage As-
Neutral
sembly
test drives to get the
Inward Stop
Setscrew
Reverse Stop
Setscrew
Setscrew used to
adjust Forward Tracking
Loosen Bolt on Linkage