1998 SSZ Operators MANUAL - Scag Power Equipment

ADJUSTMENTS - CONT’DNeutral Adjustment Cont'd6. Tighten the jam nut to secure the neutral position.7. Adjust the other drive wheel if necessary.8. Actuate the hand control levers forward and reverse.Allow the levers to self-center and check that thedrive wheels remain in neutral.NOTE: The neutral return mechanisms on thefenders are adjusted at the factory. Readjustmentshould not be necessary.Straight Line Running AdjustmentCAUTION:Stop engine and remove key from ignitionbefore making any adjustments. Wait forall moving parts to come to a complete stopbefore beginning work.Engine and drive unit can get hot duringoperation. Allow engine and drive componentsto cool before making any adjustments.CASTER WHEELS25 PSIFigure 3DRIVE WHEELS12 PSINOTE: Make this adjustment only on the LHpump. The RH pump has a fixed speed andcannot be adjusted.ESC202G2. Locate the turnbuckle for LH pump under theoperator seat in front of the hydraulic oil tank. (SeeFigure 4)3. Loosen nut securing turnbuckle to bellcrank. (SeeFigure 4)1. Before making this adjustment, check the tirepressure of the drive wheels. Tire pressure for eachwheel must be equal. (See Figure 3) If the tirepressures are not equal, the machine will pull to theside with the lower tire pressure.SLOWERFASTERNUTTURNBUCKLEBELLCRANKSC203GFigure 44