Caution – Scag Power Equipment STWC61V-25KA-LC User Manual
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Section 6
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
Be sure the dump valve levers are in the run position
1.
and the steering control levers are in the neutral lock 
position.
With an operator in the seat, start the engine and
2.
disengage the parking brake.
Run the engine at full operating speed and check if
3.
the machine creeps forward or backwards.
Adjust the RH wheel by loosening the jam nuts on
4.
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.
ADJUST 
HERE
ADJUST
HERE
JAM
NUTS
STC2002SCRA
LEFT STEERING
CONTROL ROD
RIGHT STEERING
CONTROL ROD
JAM
NUTS
Steering Control Rod Adjustment
Figure 6-3.
Tighten the jam nuts and repeat for the LH wheel.
5.
See Figure 6-3.
Actuate the steering control levers forward and
6.
reverse several times and return them to the neutral 
position.
Check that the drive wheels remained in neutral and
7.
readjust if necessary.
Check that the steering control levers hit the stop
8.
before the pumps reach full stroke. Adjust as 
needed.
TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION
Stop the engine and remove the key from the 
ignition before making any adjustments. Wait 
for all moving parts to come to a complete stop 
before beginning work.
CAUTION
The engine and drive unit can get hot during 
operation causing burn injuries. Allow engine 
and drive components to cool before making any 
adjustments.
- NOTe -
Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure 
that the caster wheels turn plus pivot freely and 
that the tire pressure in the drive wheels is correct. 
If the tire pressure is not correct, the machine will 
pull to the side with the lower pressure.
If at full speed the mower pulls right, it is an
1.
indication that the left wheel is turning faster than 
the right wheel. To adjust this condition, proceed as 
follows:
A. Stop the machine and place the steering control 
levers in the neutral position. Loosen the lock nuts 
securing the ball joints at each end of the LH steering 
control rod. Rotate the control rod to lengthen the rod 
and tighten the lock nuts. This will cause the control 
rod to stroke the LH pump less, slowing down the LH 
wheel. See Figure 6-3.
- NOTe -
If after making the adjustment as outlined in step 
1A, the machine creeps forward or backward, 
perform the neutral adjustment. See Neutral 
Adjustment above.
