Scag Power Equipment SSZ Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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ADJUSTMENTS - CONT’D
Neutral Adjustment Cont'd
6. Tighten both the jam nuts to secure the neutral
position.
7. Adjust the other drive wheel if necessary.
8. Actuate the hand control levers forward and reverse.
Allow the levers to self-center and check that the
drive wheels remain in neutral.
NOTE: The neutral return mechanisms on the
fenders are adjusted at the factory. Readjustment
should not be necessary.
Straight Line Running Adjustment
1. Before making this adjustment, check the tire
pressure of the drive wheels. Tire pressure for each
wheel must be equal. (See Figure 3) If the tire
pressures are not equal, the machine will pull to the
side with the lower tire pressure.
Figure 3
NOTE: Make this adjustment only on the LH
pump. The RH pump has a fixed speed and
cannot be adjusted.
2. Locate the turnbuckle for LH pump under the
operator seat in front of the hydraulic oil tank. (See
Figure 4)
3. Loosen nut securing the turnbuckle to bellcrank.
(See Figure 4)
Figure 4
SC203G
SLOWER
FASTER
NUT
BELLCRANK
TURNBUCKLE
ESC202G
CASTER WHEELS
25 PSI
DRIVE WHEELS
12 PSI
Stop the engine and remove the key from
the ignition before making any adjustments.
Wait for all moving parts to come to a com-
plete stop before beginning work.
The engine and drive unit can get hot dur-
ing operation. Allow engine and drive com-
ponents to cool before making any adjust-
ments.
CAUTION: