MAINTENANCE AN D SERVICING
7. If steering link bolts (A) are loose:
a. Back off outer jam nut (B).
b. Tighten inside nut (C) to 5–10 lbf·ft (7–13 N·m).
c. Hold inside nut (C), and tighten jam nut (B) to
60–70 lbf·ft (81–95 N·m).
8. If steering link ball joints (D) are loose, they should
be replaced. Contact your MacDon Dealer for
replacement procedures.
Figure 5.42: Steering Link Bolts
9. After replacing parts or making adjustments, perform
checks for Neutral Interlock and steering lock. Refer to
5.7.2 Safety Systems, page 211.
5.7.5 Neutral Sta
rt Switch
The NEUTRAL START
Switch (A) is located on the frame
adjacent to the hy
drostatic transmission, and it must be
closed before th
e engine can be started.
Theswitchisclo
sed when the Neutral Interlock on the
pump is activate
d by positioning the G round Speed Lever
(GSL) into N-DET
ENT, and locking the steering wheel in
CENTER positio
n.
When the switch
closes, and the machine starts and runs,
the brakes cont
inue to be applied to the drive wheels as
park brake sol
enoid is energized preventing brake release.
1. Check that ele
ctrical connections are good at
NEUTRAL START
Switch (A).
2. Check that the
plunger of switch is fully compressed
when th e steer
ing is locked, and the GSL is fully
in N-DETENT.
Adjust switch support if required
as follows:
a. Loosen nut (B
), and adjust support (C) as required.
b. Tighten nut
(B).
IMPORTAN T:
Do NOT over-adjust switch support, as this will prevent
pintle arms from locking.
Figure 5.43: Neutral Start Switch
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