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Adjust Traction Drive for Neutral

The machine must not creep when traction pedal is re-

leased. If it does creep, an adjustment is required.

1. Park machine on a level surface, shut engine off and

lower cutting units to the floor. Depress only the right

brake pedal and engage the parking brake.

2. Jack up left side of machine until front tire is off the

shop floor. Support machine with jack stands to prevent

it from falling a ccidentally.

Note: On 4-wheel drive models, left rear tire must also

be off the shop floor or 4-wheel drive driveshaft must be

removed.

3. Under right side of machine, loosen locknut on trac-

tion adjustment cam.

WARNING

Engine must be running so final adjustment of the

traction adjustment cam can be performed. To

guard against possible personal injury, keep

hands, feet, face and other parts of the body away

from the muffler, other hot parts of the engine, and

other rotating parts.

1. Traction adjustment cam

Figure 27

4. Start engine and set throttle to full speed. Rotate cam

hex in either direction until wheel ceases rotation. Cam

must remain in rear hemisphere of travel.

5. Tighten locknut securing adjustment.

6. Stop the engine and release the right brake. Remove

jack stands and lower the machine to the shop floor. Test

drive the machine to make sure it does not creep.