Adjusting The Traction Control Neutral Position; Adjusting The Tracking Of The Traction Control, Full Forward Position - Toro STX-38 Operator's Manual

5. Adjust the traction control so that it rests flush against
the reference bar when it is pulled straight back
54 and Figure 55).
Figure 55
6. Tighten the flange nut and bolt in the traction control
stem.
7. Start the engine.
8. Drive the machine in reverse with the traction control
tight to the reference bar. If the machine does not back
up straight, complete the following procedure:
A. Stop the engine
B. Lift/support the machine so that both tracks are
off of the ground and are free to run.
C. Loosen the flange nut and bolt in the stem of the
traction control
D. Loosen the jam nuts on the traction rods, under
the control panel
Figure 56
1. Traction rod
E. Start the machine and set the throttle to about
1/3 open position.
(Figure 54).
(Figure 56).
2. Jam nut
(Figure
When the machine is running, you could
be caught and injured in moving parts or
burned on hot surfaces.
Stay away from pinch points, moving
parts, and hot surfaces when adjusting
the running machine.
F. Have a helper hold the traction control tight to
the reference bar in reverse.
G. Adjust the length of the traction rods until both
tracks are running at the same speed.
Note: You can also adjust the maximum reverse
speed of the tracks at this time.
H. Tighten the jam nuts.
I. Adjust the traction control so that it rests flush
against the reference bar when it is pulled straight
back
J. Tighten the flange nut and bolt in the traction
control stem.
K. Stop the engine and lower the machine to the
ground.
L. Drive the machine in full reverse, checking to
see if the unit tracks straight. If it does not,
note the direction the machine veers. Repeat the
adjustment previously described so that it tracks
straight in reverse.
Adjusting the Traction Control
Neutral Position
If the machine creeps forward or backward when the traction
control is in neutral and the unit is warm, the return-to-neutral
mechanism on the pumps may need to be adjusted; contact
you Authorized Service Dealer for repairs.
Adjusting the Tracking of the
Traction Control, Full Forward
Position
If the machine does not drive straight when you hold the
traction control forward against the reference bar, complete
the following procedure:
1. Drive the machine with the traction control against
the reference bar, noting which direction the machine
veers.
2. Release the traction control.
3. If the machine veers to the left, loosen the right jam
nut and adjust the tracking set screw on the front of the
traction control
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WARNING
(Figure 54 and Figure 55).
(Figure 57).