Tracking Adjustment; Parking Brake - Scag Power Equipment SWZ Operator's Manual

TRACKING ADJUSTMENT

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2. Squeeze the steering control levers and release the
neutral latch. Slowly release the steering control
levers, allowing the machine to move forward.
WARNING:
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE ANY TRACKING
ADJUSTMENTS:
1. Move the speed adjustment lever to the
neutral position.
2. Place the blade engagement switch in the
OFF position.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Move the steering control levers into the
neutral position.
3. If the machine pulls to one side. Stop the mower by
placing the steering control levers in the neutral
position. Using the adjustment wrench located on the
left side of the machine, turn the tracking adjustment
nut on the slower side counter clockwise until the
machine tracks straight. (See Figure 14).
4. Bring the steering control levers back to the neutral
lock position and check to see that the machine does
not creep forward on the adjusted wheel.
5. If the machine creeps in neutral you have moved out
of the neutral band and will have to turn the tracking
adjustment nut clockwise until the machine does not
creep.
6. Repeat steps 1 and 2. If the machine continues to
pull to one side, stop the mower by placing the
steering control levers in the neutral position. Turn
the tracking adjustment nut on the faster side clock-
wise until the machine tracks straight.
7. If tracking cannot be achieved, contact your Scag
servicing dealer.
Figure 14. Tracking Adjustment

PARKING BRAKE

1. Adjust the parking brake so that when the brake
hand lever is against the stop on the handle bar, the
brake levers on the brake shaft weldment are
against the stops on the engine deck.
CAUTION:
Adjust the brake only enough to hold the machine.
Excessive force may cause damage to the machine
or brake components.
2. Adjust the brake actuator rod on either side of the
machine to obtain proper brake adjustment.
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