SERVICE TRANSMISSION
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Rotate speed control bar (A) to full forward position.
With engine off, move motion control levers (B) until
they contact the speed control bar (A). A slight deflec-
tion should be seen in the linkage rod (C).
NOTE: Check machine tracking after making adjust-
ments.
Start the engine and run until it reaches normal operat-
ing temperature.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Be aware of
bystanders.
Stand on the operator’s platform and, with the park
brake released, move the motion control levers (B).
Observe wheel movement as motion control levers are
moved back and forth. Wheels should travel in the cor-
rect direction as the levers are moved.
Move motion control levers to neutral position. If rear
wheels continue to rotate, a return to neutral (RTN)
adjustment is required.
Adjusting Motion Control Return to Neutral (RTN)
Linkages:
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fingers or loose
clothing can get caught in rotating parts. Stop
engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before servicing.
Stop engine.
Lock park brake.
Lift machine with a safe lifting device centered under
rear tire support frame.
Start the machine with motion control levers in neutral.
Stand on the operator’s platform and release park
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brake.
If rear wheels rotate when motion control levers are in
neutral, a neutral adjustment is required.
Stop engine.
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Picture Note: engine removed for picture clarity.
Slightly loosen cap screw (A) to allow rotation of neutral
return plate.
If wheel is rotating forward, rotate neutral return plate
counterclockwise until wheel rotation stops.
If wheel is rotating in reverse, rotate neutral return plate
clockwise until wheel rotation stops.
Tighten cap screw (A).
Recheck neutral. If wheels continue to rotate, readjust.
With the engine running, operate the motion control
levers to verify adjustment.
If engine will not crank over after adjustments are
made, adjust the neutral switch.
Checking and Adjusting Transmission Tracking
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes
contain carbon monoxide and can cause seri-
ous illness or death.
Move the machine to an outside area before
running the engine.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area with-
out adequate ventilation.
Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust
pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.
Allow fresh outside air into the work area to
clear the exhaust fumes out.
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NOTE: Check and adjust transmission tracking on a
hard, level surface.
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