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• If the machine creeps forward, turn the rod clockwise

(while standing at the rear of the machine, facing

forward);

• If the machine creeps backward, turn the rod

counter-clockwise.

3. Lock the jam nut agains the ball joint when neutral is

achieved.

NOTE: This adjustment should not be performed while the

machine is running. It may take several attempts to achieve

neutral, depending on how much the machine creeps.

Return-to-Neutral Adjustment

Determining If Adjustment is Necessary

To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return, perform

the following steps.

1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off

the engine.

2. Move the ground speed control levers into the operating

position, pull rearward and release.

3. Move the ground speed control levers out towards the

NEUTRAL position.

• If the levers align with the notches in the neutral lock

plate, no adjustment is necessary.

• If the levers do not align with the notches in the neutral

lock plate, adjustment is necessary.

Adjustment - Ball Joint Fastened Neutral Return

Rods

WARNING

To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine

stopped, key removed and tractor on level ground.

1. Loosen the set collar (B, Figure 40) locked against the return

spring (A).

2. Lock the ground speed control levers in neutral.

3. Tighten set collar against the return spring.

4. Pull lever rearward and release to check that the lever stops

aligned with notch in the neutral lock plate.

NOTE: It is important to note that after every adjustment of the

neutral return rod, the lever must be pulled rearward and released

to properly check the neutral position.

Parking Brake Adjustment

1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, stop the

engine and remove the ignition key.

2. Raise the seat plate.

3. Locate the parking brake springs (A, Figure 41).

4. With the parking brake engaged, measure the compressed

spring length. The spring should measure in the range of

1-15/16" - 2" (4,9 - 5,1 cm) when compressed.

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