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Drive System
Maintenance
Adjusting the Traction Drive
for Neutral
The machine must not creep when the traction pedal is
released. If it does creep, adjust as follows:
1. Park the machine on a level surface, stop the engine,
and lower the cutting decks to the ground.
2. Jack up the machine until all the tires are off the
ground. Support the machine with jack stands to
prevent it from falling accidentally.
3. On the right side of the hydrostat, loosen the locknut
on the traction adjustment cam
Figure 47
1. Locknut
WARNING
The engine must be running so the final
adjustment of the traction adjustment cam
can be performed. This could cause personal
injury.
Keep your hands, feet, face, and other body
parts away from the muffler, other hot parts of
the engine, and any rotating parts.
4. Turn the key in the ignition switch to the O
start the engine, and rotate the cam hex in either
direction until the wheels cease rotation.
5. Tighten the locknut to secure the adjustment.
(Figure
47).
2. Traction-adjustment cam
position,
N
6. Turn the key in the ignition switch to the O
remove the jack stands, and lower the machine to the
ground.
7. Test drive the machine to make sure that it does not
creep.
Adjusting the Rear Wheel
Toe-in
1. Rotate the steering wheel so that the rear wheels are
straight ahead.
2. Loosen the jam nut on each end of the tie rod
48).
Note: The end of the tie rod with the external groove
is a left thread.
1. Wrench slot
2. Tie rod
3. Using the wrench slot, rotate the tie rod.
4. Measure the distance at the front and rear of the rear
wheels at axle height.
Note: The distance at the front of the rear wheels
should be less than 6 mm (1/4 inch) of the distance
measured at the rear of the wheels.
5. Repeat procedure as required.
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Figure 48
3. Jam nut
position,
(Figure
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