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A. Stop the machine and place the steering control
levers in the neutral position. Loosen the lock nuts
securing the ball joints at each end of the RH steering
control rod. Rotate the control rod to lengthen the rod
and tighten the lock nuts. This will cause the control
rod to stroke the RH pump less, slowing down the RH
wheel. The same adjustment is used for the RH side
as shown in Figure 6-2.
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If after making the adjustment as outlined in step
2A, the machine creeps forward or backward, the
neutral adjustment must be made as described on
page 25 and 26.
6.3 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE
ADJUSTMENTS
These adjustments must be performed by your Authorized
Scag Power Equipment Dealer to ensure proper and
efficient running of the engine. Should either need
adjustment, contact your Authorized Scag Power
Equipment Dealer.
6.4 BELT ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
Before removing any guards, shut the engine off
and remove the ignition key. Wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete stop before beginning
work.
All drive belts and cutter deck belts are spring loaded and
self-tensioning. The belts should be checked periodically
for proper alignment and wear.
WARNING
If the pump drive belt fails, steering control will be
lost which could result in serious injury or death.
Replace the pump drive belt as needed or every
400 hours / 2 years, whichever occurs first.
6.5 BELT ALIGNMENT
Belt alignment is important for proper performance of
your Scag mower. If you experience frequent belt wear or
breakage, see your Authorized Scag Power Equipment
Dealer for belt adjustment.
6.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS
Cutter deck level, pitch and height are set at the factory.
However, if these adjustments should ever need to be
made, the following procedures will aid in obtaining the
proper cutter deck adjustment.
Before proceeding with the cutter deck adjustments,
be sure all tires are properly inflated.
CUTTER DECK LEVEL
The cutter deck should be level from side-to-side for
proper cutting performance. To check for level, be sure
that the mower is on a flat, level surface, the tires are
properly inflated and the cutter deck is set at the most
common cutting height that you will use. On the RH side
of the machine, check the distance from the top of the
cutter deck to the floor. Next check the distance from the
top of the cutter deck to the floor on the LH side of the
machine. Both measurements should be the same. If the
two measurements are different, the cutter deck level must
be adjusted as follows:
1. If the cutter deck is lower on one side, loosen the
elastic stop nuts securing the deck level links on the
front and rear of the lower side. See Figure 6-3.
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