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RSection 6Neutral AdjustmentTracking Adjustment1.2.3.4.Be sure the dump valve levers are in the run positionand the steering control levers are in the neutral lockposition.With an operator in the seat, start the engine anddisengage the parking brake.Run the engine at full operating speed and check ifthe machine creeps forward or backwards.Adjust the RH wheel by loosening the jam nuts onthe steering control rod and turning the rod until thedrive wheel turns in the forward direction. Turn therod back until the drive wheel stops moving. Turn therod an additional 1/2 turn. See Figure 6-3.CautionStop the engine and remove the key from theignition before making any adjustments. Waitfor all moving parts to come to a complete stopbefore beginning work.CautionSTC2002SCRAThe engine and drive unit can get hot duringoperation causing burn injuries. Allow engineand drive components to cool before making anyadjustments.JAMNUTSADJUSTHERERIGHT STEERINGCONTROL RODADJUSTHERELEFT STEERINGCONTROL RODJAMNUTS- NOTE -Before proceeding with this adjustment, be surethat the caster wheels turn plus pivot freely andthat the tire pressure in the drive wheels is correct.If the tire pressure is not correct, the machine willpull to the side with the lower pressure.5.Figure 6-3. Steering Control Rod AdjustmentTighten the jam nuts and repeat for the LH wheel.See Figure 6-3.1.If at full speed the mower pulls right, it is anindication that the left wheel is turning faster thanthe right wheel. To adjust this condition, proceed asfollows:6.7.8.Actuate the steering control levers forward andreverse several times and return them to the neutralposition.Check that the drive wheels remained in neutral andreadjust if necessary.Check that the steering control levers hit the stopbefore the pumps reach full stroke. Adjust asneeded.A. Stop the machine and place the steering controllevers in the neutral position. Loosen the lock nutssecuring the ball joints at each end of the LH steeringcontrol rod. Rotate the control rod to lengthen the rodand tighten the lock nuts. This will cause the controlrod to stroke the LH pump less, slowing down the LHwheel. See Figure 6-3.- NOTE -If after making the adjustment as outlined in step1A, the machine creeps forward or backward,perform the neutral adjustment. See NeutralAdjustment on page 23.2.If at full speed the mower pulls left, it is an indicationthat the right wheel is turning faster than the leftwheel. To adjust this condition, proceed as follows:23