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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued):
D. Adjusting for Straight Forward Tracking:
In large open area, actuate the control handles into the full forward position. If
the mower veers in either direction (left or right) some adjustment is necessary.
1. If the mower veers to the right, then the right hydrostat needs to be
sped up. If the mower veers to the left, then the left hydrostat
needs to be sped up.
2. Stop the machine and shut off the engine.
3. Slightly loosen the bolt at the lower end of the upper linkage assembly
on the side that is slower. Using a 1/8" Allen wrench turn the
setscrew 1/4 turn in. It may take several test drives to get the
mower to track straight forward.
4. Once the tracking is to the operator's liking, completely tighten the
bolt on the control linkage assembly that was loosened
earlier.
5. Recheck to make sure neutral adjust has not been effected, see
procedure A.
Steering Control
Lever
Inward Stop
Setscrew
Reverse Stop
Setscrew
Setscrew used to
adjust Forward Tracking
Loosen Bolt on Linkage
RH Locknut
Upper linkage As-
sembly
Turn this
rod to
Adjust
Neutral
Rod End Ball
Joint
LH Locknut
Forward
Stop
Setscrew
new in-
structions &
graphics. Access
Hole