Ferris Industries 5900635 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL &
TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS
Neutral Adjustment
1. Park the machine on a smooth, level surface such
as a concrete floor, away from bystanders and
preferably facing a wall. Disengage the PTO,
engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and
remove the ignition key.
2. Chock the front caster wheels. Raise the drive
wheels off the ground and secure the machine
with jack stands.
3. Start the engine and adjust throttle control to
SLOW (lowest setting). See the STARTING THE
ENGINE section for proper starting instructions.
4. Disengage the parking brake.
5. Using a 1/2” deep socket, SLOWLY turn the
adjustment nut COUNTER-CLOCKWISE until the
drive tire begins to rotate forward.
6. SLOWLY turn the adjustment nut CLOCKWISE
until the drive tire begins to rotate backwards.
7. Set the adjustment half way in between where the
forward and backwards rotations began.
8. Adjust the throttle control to FULL (highest
setting). Cycle the speed control lever and neutral
return pedal several times to insure and accurate
adjustment has been made.
Tracking Adjustment
Before making a tracking adjustment, be sure to
check the following:
• Drive tires are inflated to 15 psi (103 kPa).
• All controls are free from damage and operate
freely.
• Machine is at full operating temperature.
• Make sure the machine is in neutral when the
foot pedal is depressed. If not, adjust neutral as
described above.
If Machine Veers to the LEFT:
1. Turn the LEFT adjustment nut 1/8 - 1/4 turn
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.
2. Turn the RIGHT adjustment nut 1/8 - 1/4 turn
CLOCKWISE.
3. Drive machine on a flat, level surface to test and
repeat steps 1 & 2 as necessary.
If Machine Veers to the RIGHT:
1. Turn the RIGHT adjustment nut 1/8 - 1/4 turn
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.
2. Turn the LEFT adjustment nut 1/8 - 1/4 turn
CLOCKWISE.
3. Drive machine on a flat, level surface to test and
repeat steps 1 & 2 as necessary.
A
B
Figure 31. Neutral & Tracking Adjustment Points
A. Left-Hand Adjustment
B. Right-Hand Adjustment
Not for
Reproduction