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Figure 27
1. Traction adjustment cam 2. Locknut
The engine must be running so that the final
adjustment of the traction adjustment cam can be
performed. Contact with moving parts or hot
surfaces may cause personal injury.
Keep hands, feet, face, and other body parts away
from rotating parts, the muffler, and other hot
surfaces.
Warning
5. Start the engine and rotate the cam hex (Fig. 27) in both
directions to determine the mid position of the neutral
span.
6. Tighten the locknut securing the adjustment.
7. Stop the engine.
8. Install the side panel.
9. Remove the jack stands and lower the machine to the
shop floor. Test drive the machine to make sure that it
does not move when the traction pedal is in neutral.
Adjusting the Traction Interlock
Switch
1. Adjust the transmission for neutral; refer to Adjusting
the Traction Drive for Neutral, page 25.
2. Activate the pump lever to ensure that all parts are
operating freely and seated properly.
3. Rotate the switch adjusting screw until there is a gap
between the head of the screw and the switch button.
4. Rotate the adjusting screw until it contacts the switch
button. Continue to rotate the screw until the circuit is
completed (the switch clicks). After the switch clicks,
rotate the adjusting screw an additional 1/2 turn.
5. Check for proper operation.
Adjusting the Pedal for
Forward
The pedal must be adjusted for forward if the jam nuts on
the control rod are loosened or if the pedal is removed.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, turn the engine off,
and engage the parking brake.
2. Make sure that the pump is in neutral.
3. Loosen the jam nuts on the control rod (Fig. 28).
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Figure 28
1. Control rod
4. Press down on the forward pad of the pedal until the
pedal rod contacts the footrest. Tighten the jam nuts.
Adjusting Steering Wheel Tilt
Lever
If steering wheel tilt lever does not lock after adjusting
wheel position an adjustment to the lever is required.
1. Loosen capscrew securing lever to locking pin.
2. Lift lever off hex on locking pin. Rotate lever
counterclockwise to next hex on pin.
3. Push lever onto locking pin hex and secure with
capscrew.