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(12) Adjusting HST control linkage (HST type)
Check if the HST tractor stops when taking off your foot from the HST pedal while driving the tractor
in “Low speed” of the range gear shift lever. If the tractor does not stop and moves slowly, stop the
tractor with using the brake pedals. To adjust the neutral position of the HST models, contract your
authorized local dealer and comply with the following instructions.
Adjustment of NEUTRAL set of
the HST control.
1. Stop tractor on a flat ground and stop the engine.
2. Lift the rear wheels of the tractor off the ground
sufficiently by using a hoist. If there is no hoist,
use the suitable device can lift the tractor safely.
For tractor weight, refer to “6. Dimension and
Specification” in this manual.
3. Place the 4WD lever to 2WD and apply the wheel
chock to the front wheels. It is necessary for the
tractor not to move when the engine starts.
4. After loosening bolt(1) in half, adjust the height of
forward pedal and reverse pedal to be same by
turning shaft(2) to the left/right little by little. After
adjusting, tighten the bolt(1).
5. Start the engine after checking that HST neutral
switch is pressed by the linkage.
6. Loosen locking nut(5) and turn HST rod(6)
slightly to the left or right with checking that rear
axle does not rotate anymore. Tighten the
locking nut(5).
7. Check if HST neutral switch(3) is pressed or not.
If the switch is not pressed, loosen bolt(4) and
adjust the position of HST neutral switch(3).
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▶When adjusting, DO NOT get close to the rotating parts. It may cause a serious
injury.
▶When lifting the rear of the tractor, the tractor may incline to the left or right by
oscillating angle of the front axle. Insert suitable chocks between front axle and
engine frame symmetrically and tightly.
Caution