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9. Check the travel of the shift lever in the control panel
slot. The shift lever travel should be approximately
centered in the control panel slot (Fig. 53).
10. If needed, adjust the swivel on the speed control rod to
center the shift lever travel (Fig. 54).
11. With the speed control lever in the neutral position,
check to make sure the safety switch is depressed and
there is an 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3 to 6 mm) space between
the actuating tab and the safety switch (Fig. 55).
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Figure 55
1. Actuating tab
2. 1/8 to 1/4 inch space
3. Neutral safety switch
12. To adjust the switch location, loosen the two neutral
bracket screws holding the switch plate to the frame
(Fig. 55).
13. Adjust the switch up or down to obtain an 1/8 to
1/4 inch (3 to 6 mm) space (Fig. 55).
14. Tighten the two neutral bracket screws holding the
switch plate (Fig. 55).
Temporary Neutral Stud
Adjustment
Note: Perform the following procedures on both the left
and right sides.
1. Move the left and right hand neutral lock latches to the
unlatched position (Fig. 19).
2. Move the speed control lever to the neutral position
(Fig. 53).
3. Loosen the nut against the yoke (Fig. 56).
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4. Neutral bracket
5. Neutral bracket screws
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4. Adjust the length of the neutral stud and yoke
assembly so the clevis pin does not contact the back of
the slot in the control arm bracket (Fig. 56).
5. Tighten the nut against the yoke (Fig. 56).
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Figure 56
1. Neutral control linkage
2. Yoke
3. Neutral stud
4. Nut against yoke
Adjusting the Hydro Control
Linkages
Warning
Engine must be running so control linkage
adjustments can be performed. Contact with
moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal
injury.
Keep hands, feet, face, clothing and other body
parts away from rotating parts, muffler and other
hot surfaces.
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5. Slot in control arm bracket
6. Clevis pin
7. Clevis pin does not
contact the back of slot
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