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Adjusting the Controls
The factory adjusts the controls before shipping the
traction unit. However, after many hours of use, you may
need to adjust the traction control alignment, the neutral
position of the traction control, and the tracking of the
traction control in the full forward position.
Important
To adjust the controls properly, complete
each procedure in the order listed.
Adjusting the Traction Control Alignment
If the traction control bar does not rest flush and square
with the reference bar when in the full backward position,
immediately complete the following procedure:
1.
Park the traction unit on a flat surface and lower the
loader arm.
2.
Stop the engine and remove the key.
3.
Pull straight back on the traction control so the front of
the control contacts the reference bar (Fig. 33).
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Figure 33
1. Front of the control, out of
alignment
2. Reference bar
4.
If the front of the traction control does not rest square
and flush with the reference bar, loosen the flange nut
and bolt in the stem of the traction control (Fig. 34).
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Figure 34
1. Traction control
2. Stem , bolt and nut
5.
Adjust the traction control so that it rest flush against
the reference bar when it is pulled straight back
(Fig. 34 and 35).
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Figure 35
6.
Tighten the flange nut and bolt in the traction control
stem.
Adjusting the Traction Control Neutral
Position
If the traction unit creeps forward or backward when the
traction control is in neutral and the unit is warm,
immediately complete the following procedure:
1.
Lift/support the traction unit so that both tracks are off
of the ground.
2.
Open the rear access cover; refer to Opening the Rear
Access Cover, page 23.
3.
Loosen the jam nuts on the traction rods, under the
control panel (Fig. 36).
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Figure 36
1. Traction rod
2. Jam nut
4.
Start the traction unit and set the throttle to about 1/3
open position.
When the traction unit is running, you could be
caught and injured in moving parts or burned on
hot surfaces.
Stay away from pinch points, moving parts, and
hot surfaces when adjusting the running traction
unit.
Warning
