Traction Drive: Neutral Lock And Steering; Troubleshooting - MacDon 9250 Operator's Manual

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Traction Drive: Neutral Lock and Steering

Troubleshooting

Any problem with the neutral lock and steering
controls could be caused by loose, worn, or
improperly adjusted parts as described in the
preceding nine checks.
IMPORTANT: When servicing this area, it is
important to perform all of the nine checks to avoid
missing the problem and providing only a
temporary fix.
PROBLEM: Steering wheel will not lock in neutral.
TRY CHECK #: 7, 4, 8, 1
PROBLEM: Ground speed lever will not go into
reverse or forward.
TRY CHECK #: 4
PROBLEM: Ground speed lever rattles in neutral.
TRY CHECK #: 4, 8
PROBLEM: Ground speed lever not spring loaded
towards the center of forward travel slot.
TRY CHECK #: 4, 8
PROBLEM: Steering wheel locks in neutral, but
neutral start switch does not compress.
TRY CHECK #: 1, 3, 4, 7, 8. If problem persists,
perform "Neutral Set-Up Procedure", next page.
PROBLEM: Machine "growls" severely or moves
after engine start up.
TRY CHECK #: 1 - 9. If problem persists, perform
"Neutral Set-Up Procedure", next page.
PROBLEM: Steering wheel locks in neutral only
after several left to right rotations of wheel.
TRY CHECK #: 3, 4, 7, 8. If problem persists,
perform "Neutral Set-Up Procedure", next page.
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