Scag Power Equipment SFZ User Manual

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Section 6

6.2 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS

Neutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if:

A. The steering control levers are in the neutral

position and the machine creeps forward or
backward. (See Neutral Adjustment).

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 24).

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.

Figure 6-3. Steering Control Adjustment

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

the machine creeps forward or backwards.

4. Tilt the seat forward and adjust the RH wheel by

loosening the upper control linkage mounting bolt.
(See Figure 6-3). Allow the transmission to position
the control linkage.

5. Tighten the upper control linkage mounting bolt and

repeat for the LH wheel.

6. Actuate the steering control levers forward and

reverse several times and return them to the neutral
position.

7. Check that the drive wheels remained in neutral and

readjust if necessary.

MOVE

TEERING LEVER OUT

TO THE NEUTRAL PO

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TRACKING ADJU

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