Dixon 968999545 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
Drive machine until Hydrostatic Transmissions have
warmed up. With engine running and the park brake off,
swing the control levers outward. If machine starts to
creep, follow the instructions below.
1. Stop the engine, engage park brake and raise rear
of frame with jack or blocks so that rear tires do not
contact the ground.
2. Swing control levers outward, start the engine and
release the park brake.
3. Raise the seat to access hydro control linkage. If
right wheel creeps, adjust right side linkage and
vice-versa. Use procedure below. (See Fig. 10, next
page)
a. Loosen jam nut on end of the coupler
P/N 116689.
b. If right wheel is creeping forward, turn coupler
counter-clockwise until neutral is achieved
(clockwise for left side). If right wheel is creep-
ing backward, turn coupler clockwise until
neutral is achieved (counter-clockwise for left
side).
c. Tighten jam nut against coupler.
4. Stop engine and remove rear of machine from jack
or blocks.