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Neutral adjustment – Scag Power Equipment STT-31BSG User Manual

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Section 6

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B. The steering control levers are in the full forward

position and the mower pulls to one side or the
other when traveling in a forward direction.
(Tracking Adjustment, See Page 20).

Neutral Adjustment

1. Be sure the dump valve levers are in the run position

and the steering control levers are in the neutral lock
position.

2. With an operator in the seat, start the engine and

disengage the parking brake.

3. Run the engine at full operating speed and check if the

machine creeps forward or backwards.

Figure 6-3. RH Steering Control Rod Adjustment

4. Adjust the RH wheel by loosening the jam nuts on the

steering control rod and turning the rod until the drive
wheel turns in the forward direction. Turn the rod
back until the drive wheel stops moving. Turn the
rod an additional 1/2 turn. (See Figure 6-3).

5. Tighten the jam nuts and repeat for the LH wheel.

(See Figure 6-4).

6. Actuate the steering control levers forward and

reverse serveral times and return them to the neutral
position.

7. Check that the drive wheels remained in neutral and

readjust if necessary.

8. Check that the steering control levers hit the stop

before the pumps reach full stroke. Adjust as needed.

Figure 6-4. LH Steering Control Rod Adjustment

390S0149

CONTROL

ROD

LOOSEN

HERE

390S0147

LOOSEN

HERE

2KBSGRHCRA

LOOSEN HERE

ADJUST HERE

2KBSGLHCRA

LOOSEN HERE

ADJUST HERE