Adjusting The Traction Control Neutral Position; Adjusting The Tracking Of The Traction Control, Full Forward Position - Toro 22323G Operator's Manual

5. Adjust the traction control so that it rests flush against
the reference bar when it is pulled straight back
(Figure 52 and Figure 53).
Figure 53
6. Tighten the flange nut and bolt in the traction control
stem.
Adjusting the Traction Control
Neutral Position
If the traction unit creeps forward or backward when the
traction control is in neutral and the unit is warm, immediately
complete the following procedure:
1. Lift/support the traction unit so that both tracks are
off of the ground.
2. Open the rear access cover.
3. Loosen the jam nuts on the traction rods, under the
control panel (Figure 54).
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Figure 54
1. Traction rod
4. Start the traction unit and set the throttle to about 1/3
open position.
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2. Jam nut
WARNING
When the traction unit 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
traction unit.
5. If the left track moves, lengthen or shorten the right
traction rod until the track stops moving.
6. If the right track moves, lengthen or shorten the left
traction rod until the track stops moving.
7. Tighten the jam nuts.
8. Close the rear access cover.
9. Stop the engine and lower the traction unit to the
ground.
10. Drive the traction unit in full reverse, checking to
see if the unit tracks straight. If it does not, note the
direction the traction unit veers. Repeat the adjustment
previously described so that it tracks straight in reverse.
Adjusting the Tracking of the
Traction Control, Full Forward
Position
If the traction unit does not drive straight when you hold
the traction control against the reference bar, complete the
following procedure:
1. Drive the traction unit with the traction control against
the reference bar, noting which direction the traction
unit veers.
2. Release the traction control.
3. If the traction unit veers to the left, loosen the right
jam nut and adjust the tracking set screw on the front
of the traction control (Figure 55).
4. If the traction unit veers to the right, loosen the left
jam nut and adjust the tracking set screw on the front
of the traction control (Figure 55).
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