White Outdoor ZT Zero 17 Service Manual page 9

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dure counts on the neutral control being cor-
rectly adjusted.
10.4. Start the engine. With the control rods discon-
nected, the hydro should self-center to neutral.
The wheels should not rotate. If either wheel
rotates, the neutral return assembly on the hydro
that drives that wheel needs to be adjusted.
10.5. To adjust the neutral return assembly, loosen
the socket head cap screw that holds the center-
ing bracket in position on the housing using a
1/4" allen wrench. See Figure 10.5.
Socket Head Cap Screw
Figure 10.5
10.6. Rotate the assembly in whichever direction
causes the wheels to stop rotating. The point
where the wheels do not rotate with the engine
at full throttle is true neutral. Tighten the socket
head cap screw at true neutral. When making
this adjustment, the transmission should be
warm.
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10.7. Align the post on the ferrule with the hole that it
seats into on the neutral return assembly.
Thread the ferrule up or down the length of the
control rod to center the lap bar in the neutral
recess in the control console. See Figure 10.7.
Lap bar centered in console
Figure 10.7
10.8. When each ferrule is in the correct position,
secure it to the neutral control assembly with a
hairpin clip.
10.9. Lower the machine to the ground. Test the oper-
ation of the hydros in a safe space.
10.10. Adjust the stop bolts so that it tracks as straight
as possible with both lap bars pushed to the full
forward position. See Figure 10.10.
Stop Bolt
Figure 10.10