HYDRAULIC TESTING
9-18 Rev. 000 TX525 Service Manual
Fig 1877 PICT-1026
If the traction unit creeps forward or backward when the
traction control is in neutral (and the unit is fully warmed
up), make the neutral adjustment:
1. Park the traction unit on a at surface and lower the
loader arm.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
3. Lift/support the traction unit so that both tracks are
off of the ground. Refer to “Lifting Unit for Service”
on page 7-1.
4. Open the rear access cover (Fig. 1877).
Note: Slight creeping of tracks in the forward or
reverse drive with tracks off the ground can
be a normal condition.
Traction Control Neutral Adjustment
6. Start the traction unit and set the engine throttle to
1/3 engine throttle speed.
7. If the left track moves, lengthen or shorten the right
traction rod until the track stops moving.
8. If the right track moves, lengthen or shorten the left
traction rod until the track stops moving.
9. Tighten the jam nuts.
10. Close the rear access cover.
11. Stop the engine and lower the traction unit to the
ground.
12. Test for proper operation.
Fig 1878 g. 37a
5. Loosen the jam nuts on the traction rods, under the
control panel (Fig. 1878).
A. Traction rods B. Jam nuts
A
B