MacDon 9352c SP User Manual
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Form # 147459
Issue 11/06 Web Rev_01
100
 MAINTENANCE/SERVICE 
 
Traction Drive: Neutral Lock and Steering 
Troubleshooting 
 
Any problem with the neutral lock and steering 
controls could be caused by loose, worn, or 
improperly adjusted parts as described in the 
preceding nine checks. 
 
IMPORTANT: When servicing this area, it is 
important to perform all of the nine checks to avoid 
missing the problem and providing only a 
temporary fix. 
 
 
PROBLEM: Steering wheel will not lock in neutral. 
TRY CHECK #: 7, 4, 8, 1 
 
 
PROBLEM: Ground speed lever will not go into 
reverse or forward. 
TRY CHECK #: 4 
 
 
PROBLEM: Ground speed lever rattles in neutral. 
TRY CHECK #: 4, 8 
 
 
PROBLEM: Ground speed lever not spring loaded 
towards the center of forward travel slot. 
TRY CHECK #: 4, 8 
 
 
PROBLEM: Steering wheel locks in neutral, but 
neutral start switch does not compress. 
TRY CHECK #: 1, 3, 4, 7, 8. If problem persists, 
perform "Neutral Set-Up Procedure", next page. 
 
 
PROBLEM:  Machine "growls" severely or moves 
after engine start up. 
TRY CHECK #: 1 - 9. If problem persists, perform 
"Neutral Set-Up Procedure", next page. 
 
 
PROBLEM: Steering wheel locks in neutral only 
after several left to right rotations of wheel. 
TRY CHECK #: 3, 4, 7, 8. If problem persists, 
perform "Neutral Set-Up Procedure", next page. 
