MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Traction Drive: Neutral Lock Adjustment
A
DANGER:
To
prevent machine run-
away-.
• STOP ENGINE before adjusting
steering
linkage
or
neutral interlock.
• Never rewire
or
misadjust neutral interlock
so
engine
can
be
started with controls out d
neutral.
• Never start engine
by
shorting across starter
terminals. Machine will start
with drive
engaged
and
move
if
normal starting circuitry
is
bypassed,
•
Start
engine
only
from
operator's
seaL
Never
try
to
start
engine
with
someone
under
or near
machine.
•
Refer
to proper start-up
procedure
in Operation
section.
• The starter should engage ONLY when the
ground speed lever is in neutral, the steering
wheel is locked, and the header drive clutch is
disengaged.
• Under these conditions, the machine should
not
"growl" severely
or
move after engine start-up.
If either
of
the above does not hold true, perform
the following checks and adjustments in sequence
until corrected:
1. Check that all related electrical connections are
good.
2.
Check that all hardware is properly tightened on
ground speed controls, control rods, pu
mp
pintle arms and neutral start mechanisms.
3. Check that with the header drive clutch lever in
the disengaged position (fully back), the ball on
header neutral switch
(A)
is fully depressed
by
tab (8).
If not, loosen bolt
(C)
securing the switch
mount, adjust switch position, and tighten bolt
to
secure the position.
FOLLOW ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
HEADER
DRIVE
NEUTRAL SWITCH
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