4.11 Adjust Ground Speed/Drive
Power
The ground drive hydraulic pump is factory set to
deliver a equal balance between ground speed
and drive power. If more speed/less power, or
less speed/more power from the factory setting is
desired, use the following steps to adjust pump.
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WARNING
Prevent death or serious injury.
Before performing adjustments:
•
Park machine on firm, level surface.
•
Lower lift arms to ground.
•
Engage park brake.
•
Turn engine off and remove key.
•
Place “Do Not Operate” tag on
control panel.
1.
Operate skidsteer to bring hydraulic fluid to
normal operating temperature.
2.
Lower attachment to the ground.
3.
Engage park brake, shut off engine and
remove key.
4.
Open/remove covers to access hydraulic
pump.
Note:
Increasing ground speed will reduce the
drive power and may result in the engine stalling
under load conditions. Adjust in small increments
until desired speed/power is achieved.
5.
Hold hex screw (B) and loosen locknut (A).
6.
Hold locknut (A) with wrench and rotate hex
screw (B) clockwise to increase ground speed,
or counter clockwise to decrease ground
speed..
7.
Hold hex screw (B) and tighten locknut (A),
close/install covers and test operation.
B
A
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