Neutral Adjustment; Speed Balancing Adjustment - Ferris CCW36 Series Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance

Neutral Adjustment

If the unit "creeps" while the forward speed control lever is
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.
CAUTION
This adjustment should not be performed while the
machine is running.
2. There are two jam nuts (B, Figure 24) on the linkage
rod (A). Loosen the jam nuts on the linkage rod and
turn the linkage rod to adjust.
• If the machine creeps forward, turn the rod counter-
clockwise (while standing at the rear of the machine,
looking down).
• If the machine creeps backward, turn the rod
clockwise.
3. Lock the jam nuts (B) against the ball studs when
neutral is achieved.
4. Start the engine.
5. Disengage the parking brake and make sure all controls
are 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.

Speed Balancing Adjustment

If the unit veers to the right or left when you are driving the
machine, to top speed of each wheel can be balanced
by turning the linkage adjuster rod (C, Figure 25). Only
adjust the speed of the wheel that is traveling faster.
For models 5900749, 5900756 & 5900758:
To Reduce the Speed of the Faster Wheel:
1. Loosen the jam nut (B).
2. Turn the linkage adjuster rod counter-clockwise to
reduce the speed of the wheel.
3. Retighten the jam nut when adjustment is complete.
WARNING
Do NOT adjust the tractor for a faster overall speed
forward or reverse than it was designed for.
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Figure 24. Neutral Adjustment
A. Ball Stud
B. Nuts
C. Adjustment Linkage Rod
Figure 25. Adjusting the Speed of the Faster Wheel
(RH side shown)
A. Control Ramp Rod
B. Jam Nut
C. Linkage Adjuster Rod
A
B
C
B
A
A
B
C
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