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Adjusting the Control Rods
1. Adjust the rod length by releasing the drive lever and
removing clevis pin. Rotate the rod in the rod fitting
(Fig. 54).
2. Lengthen the rod if the tire is turning in reverse and
shorten the rod if the tire is turning forward.
3. Rotate the rod several turns if the tire is rotating fast.
Then, adjust the rod in 1/2 turn increments.
4. Release and engage neutral lock checking that the tire
does not rotate. Continue this process until the tire does
not rotate.
5. Place the hairpin back into clevis pin (Fig. 54).
6. Repeat this adjustment for opposite side.
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Figure 54
1. Handle
2. Neutral lock
3. Neutral position
Adjusting the Tracking
1. Remove machine from any jack stands.
2. Check the rear tire pressure. Refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure, page 33.
3. Run the unit and observe the tracking on a level,
smooth, hard surface such as concrete or asphalt.
4. If the unit tracks to one side or the other, turn the quick
track knob. Turn the knob right to steer right and turn
the knob left to steer left (Fig. 55).
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4. Drive lever
5. Full speed forward
6. Control rod
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Figure 55
1. Quick track knob
Servicing the Brake
Service Interval/Specification
Before each use, check the parking brake for proper
operation.
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended. If the parking brake does not hold
securely, adjust it.
Checking the Parking Brake
1. Move the machine onto a level surface.
2. Disengage the power take off (PTO), stop the engine,
and remove the key.
3. Set the parking brake.
Note: Setting the parking brake should take a reasonable
amount of force. If it engages too hard or too easily, an
adjustment is required. Refer to Adjusting the Parking
Brake on page 41.
Adjusting the Parking Brake
The parking brake lever is on the right side of the machine
(Fig. 22). If the parking brake does not hold securely, adjust
it.
1. Check the parking brake before you adjust it; refer to
Checking the Parking Brake on page 41.
2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 20.
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