Gravely Pro-Master 260 - Aligning the Steering Levers; Eliminating Excessive Creeping of the Unit

EN - 33
Aligning the Steering Levers
(Figure 23)
1. Shut off engine. Engage parking brake.
Remove the ignition key.
2. Place unit in the service position (see
Service Position on page 24).
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 23)
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.
NOTICE: The right and left steering levers
are adjusted the same way. To access the tie
rod, place unit in the service position.
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. Start engine.
9. Move steering levers from Forward to
Reverse several times. Then return
steering levers to neutral position.
10. Shut off engine.
11. If wheel is not moving, tighten jam nuts
on tie rod. The adjustment is complete.
12. If wheel is still moving, repeat steps 7
through 12.
Figure 23
1
2
3
4
3
5
6
7
1. Damper Lock
2. Damper
3. Tie Rod Jam Nut
4. Tie-Rod
5. Steering Level
6. Brake Interlock
7. Hydrostatic Transmission
WARNING: This adjustment
requires operating the engine and
opening the hood. 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.