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Maintenance Instructions CHECKING/SERVICING
Transmission Control Setting
On a yearly interval or when an outofadjustment
condition is observed, check the transmission con
trol for proper function as follows:
Neutral-Park
With the mower parked on level ground, start and
run the engine, rst at idle and then normal operat
ing speeds. With the FSC in the NEUTRAL-PARK
position, there should be no movement of either
drive tire. If the tire(s) are “creeping” forward or re
verse, refer to ADJUSTMENTS for the Neutral
Function Adjustment - Step 3 in this section.
Straight Ground Tracking
Check for straight ground track by driving on a
smooth, level surface with hands off the steering le
vers. Set the FSC at different speeds and observe if
the mower moves in a straight line (use a cement
joint or other line on the ground for reference). If the
machine is drifting to the right or left, refer to
ADJUSTMENTS for Straight Tracking Adjust-
ment - Step 5 in this section.