Dixon 7000 Series - Manual (Page 30)

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued):
D. Adjusting for Straight Forward Tracking:
In large open area, actuate the control handles into the full forward position. If the mower veers in
either direction (left or right) some adjustment is necessary.
1. If the mower veers to the right, then the right hydrostat needs to be sped up. If the
mower veers to the left, then the left hydrostat needs to be sped up.
2. Stop the machine and shut off the engine.
3. Slightly loosen the bolt at the lower end of the upper linkage assembly on the side that
is slower. Using a 1/8" Allen wrench turn the setscrew 1/4 turn in. It may take several
test drives to get the mower to track straight forward.
4. Once the tracking is to the operator's liking, completely tighten the bolt on the control
linkage assembly that was loosened earlier.
5. Recheck to make sure neutral adjust has not been effected, see procedure A.
Steering Control Lever Inward Stop Setscrew
Reverse Stop
Setscrew
Setscrew used to adjust
Forward Tracking
Loosen Bolt on Linkage
RH Locknut
Upper linkage Assembly
Turn this rod to
Adjust Neutral
Rod End Ball Joint
LH Locknut
Forward Stop
Setscrew
Access Hole