Speed Balancing Adjustment; Neutral Adjustment - Ferris 5900788 Operator's Manual

Speed Balancing Adjustment

If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground
speed control levers are in the maximum forward
position, the top speed of each of these levers can
be balanced by turning the adjustment bolt(s) (A,
Figure 31). Only adjust the speed of the wheel that is
traveling faster.
To Reduce the Speed of the Faster Wheel
1. Loosen the flange nuts.
2. turn the top speed adjustment bolt COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE to reduce the speed.
3. Retighten the flange nuts when adjustment is
complete.
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the tractor for a faster overall
speed forward or reverse than it was designed
for.

Neutral Adjustment

If the tractor "creeps" while the ground speed control
levers are locked in NEUTRAL, then it may be
necessary to adjust the linkage rod.
NOTE: Perform this adjustment on a hard, level
surface such as a concrete floor.
1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake
and turn off the engine.
2. There are three (3) nuts on the linkage rod. The
first two are to be used together to turn the rod
and the third (towards the front of the machine)
is used to lock the rod in place. Loosen the jam
nut that locks against the clevis (B, Figure 32) and
turn the linkage rod (A) 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.
3. Lock the jam nut (B) against the clevis when
neutral is achieved.
NOTE: This adjustment should not be performed
while the machine is running. It may take several
attempts to achieved neutral, depending upon how
much the machine creeps.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Figure 31. Top Speed Adjustment
A. Top Speed Adjustment Bolt
B. Flange Nut
Figure 32. Neutral Adjustment
A. Adjustment Linkage Rod
B. Nuts
A
B
B
A
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