Cub Cadet Z-Force S Series - Manual (Page 45)

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Hydro neutral control adjustment
NOTE: Neutral control rarely goes out of adjustment on its own. If it needs adjustment, check for damaged
linkage or signs of tampering.
To perform the hydro neutral control adjustment:
NOTE: The procedure to perform the hydro neutral control
adjustment is the same for the ZT 2800 and the
EZT transmissions.
1. Lift and safely support the rear of the mower.
2. By-pass the seat safety switch. See Figure 5.26.
2a. Slide the seat to the full forward position.
2b. Flip the seat up.
2c. Press in the seat bottom until the tang on the
seat switch is fully extended.
2d. Place a spring clamp on the tang to hold the
seat switch in this position.
3. Remove the four screws that hold the steering col-
umn cover in place using a T-30 torx driver.
4. Lock Steering Gear Box in Neutral Position:
4a. Remove the 1/4”-20 plug screw from the steer-
ing gear box centering port using a 3/8” wrench.
See Figure 6.27.
4b. Thread a 1/4”-20x2” bolt into the steering box
centering port until you feel it touch the steering
rack.
4c. While trying to gently thread the bolt further,
slowly rotate the steering shaft back and forth
until the bolt seats into the detent in the steering
rack.
4d. Finger tighten the screw to set the screw fully
into the detent. The steering gear box is now
centered and locked.
! CAUTION ! CAUTION
The mower engine and drive system must be operated to complete this procedure. Confirm
that no hazards will be incurred by running the engine or operating the drive system.
• Work in a well vented area to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation.
• Be careful to avoid contact with hot parts or moving parts.
Figure 5.26
Seat safety switch
Tang
Figure 6.27
Locking screw