Neutral Adjustment - Simplicity Citation 5900523 Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance

Neutral Adjustment

If the rider "creeps" while the ground speed control
levers are locked in the NEUTRAL position, then it may be
necessary to adjust the linkage rod.
1. Park the machine on a hard, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking
brake, and turn off the engine.
WARNING
This adjustment should not be performed while the
machine is running.
2. The locking nuts (D, Figure 34) are to be used together
to turn the rod. Loosen the jam nut that locks against
the ball joint (C) and turn the linkage rod (A) to adjust.
• If the machine creeps forward, turn the rod clockwise
(while standing at the rear of the machine, facing
forward).
• If the machine creeps backward, turn the rod counter-
clockwise (while standing at the rear of the machine,
facing forward).
3. Lock the jam nut (B) against the ball joint (C) when
neutral is achieved.
4. Start the engine.
5. Disengage the parking brake and lock the ground speed
control levers in the neutral position.
6. If the machine still "creeps," repeat the Neutral
Adjustment procedure. It may take several attempts to
achieve neutral, depending on how much the machine
creeps.
34
A
B
D
A
Figure 34. Neutral Adjustment (RH side shown)
A. Adjustment Linkage Rod
B. Jam Nut
C. Ball Joint
D. Locking Nuts
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