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STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL

ADJUSTMENT

If the steering levers do not line up (match) or the unit has

excessive creeping when the steering levers are in neutral,

adjust as follows.

Adjusting the Steering Levers to Line Up (Match)

(Figure 11)

1. Shut OFF engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the

ignition key.

2. Place seat in the service position (See SERVICE

POSITION on page 17).

3. Loosen damper locknut on the same side as the

steering lever to be adjusted.

4. Loosen brake interlock on the same side as steering

lever to be adjusted.

5. Loosen tie rod jam nut and turn tie rod until steering

levers are aligned.

6. Tighten jam nut on tie rod, tighten brake interlock and

tighten damper locknut.

Eliminating Excessive Creeping of the Unit

(Figure 11)

1. If hydraulic system is cold, run unit for a minimum of

five minutes, then shut OFF engine.

2. With the unit up to and facing a wall, jack the unit up so

that both drive wheels are off the ground.

3. Start the engine and release the parking brake.

4. Move the steering levers from Forward to Reverse

several times to make sure controls are free. Then

return steering levers to neutral position.

5. Check wheel(s) for movement.

6. Shut OFF engine.

NOTE: The right and left steering levers are adjusted the

same way. To access the tie-rod, place seat in service posi-

tion. See SERVICE POSITION on page 17.

7. Adjust tie-rod(s):

If the wheel is moving in a forward direction:

a. Loosen the jam nut on each end of the tie-rod.

b. Turn tie-rod counterclockwise (lengthening the

distance between the steering lever and hydrostatic

transmission) several times.

If the wheel is moving in a reverse direction:

a. Loosen the jam nut on each end of the tie-rod.

b. Turn tie-rod clockwise (decreasing the distance

between the steering lever and hydrostatic

transmission) several times.

8. Return seat to operating position.

9. Start engine.

10. Move steering levers from Forward to Reverse several

times. Then return steering levers to neutral position.

11. Shut OFF engine.

12. If wheel is not moving, tighten jam nuts on tie-rod. The

adjustment is complete.

13. If wheel is still moving, repeat steps 7 through 12.

ADJUSTING THE UNIT TO TRACK STRAIGHT

Check and adjust tire pressure. Increase pressure on side

unit tracks to. DO NOT exceed maximum recommended tire

pressure (See SPECIFICATIONS on page 28).

1. Damper Locknut

2. Damper

3. Tie-Rod Jam Nut

4. Tie-Rod

5. Steering Lever

6. Brake Interlock

7. Hydrostatic

Transmission

Figure 11

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WARNING: This adjustment requires operating the

engine. Use extreme care to avoid contact with

moving parts and hot surfaces. Be sure rear of unit

is well-supported and secure before starting

engine.

WARNING: Prior to adjusting the tracking of the

unit, shut off engine, engage parking brake, and

remove the ignition key.

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