Not for
Reproduction
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800X Series Zero-Turn Rider - 61” & 72” Mower Deck
Neutral Adjustment
If the tractor “creeps” while the ground speed control levers
are locked in NEUTRAL, then it may be necessary to adjust
the linkage rod.
1. Park the machine on a hard, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking
brake, and turn off the engine.
2. The locking nuts (
A, Figure 41
) are to be used together
to turn the rod. Loosen the jam nut that locks against
the ball joint (
B
) and turn the linkage rod (
C
) to adjust:
• If the machine creeps forward, turn the rod
CLOCKWISE (while standing at the rear of the machine
facing forward).
• If the machine creeps backward, turn the rod
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE (while standing at the rear of
the machine, facing forward).
3. Lock the jam nut (
D
) against the ball joint (
B
) when
neutral is achieved.
4. Start the engine.
5. Disengage the parking brake and lock the ground speed
control levers in the neutral position.
6. If the machine still “creeps,” repeat the
Neutral
Adjustment
procedure. It may take several attempts to
achieve neutral, depending on how much the machine
creeps.
Figure 41. Neutral Adjustment
A. Locking Nuts
B. Ball Joint
C. Linkage Rod
A
B
C
CAUTION
This adjustment should not be performed while the
machine is running.
