Steering and Hydrostatic Controls and Linkage
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The steering and hydrostatic controls are located behind the plastic cover below the front of the cab. The steering controls are combined with the forward and reverse hydrostatic ground drive controls and use a common linkage (D). |
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IMPORTANT: The ground drive cables (A) and index link (B) are set at the factory and should not need adjusting. Any attempt to move the steering wheel or ground drive lever while locked will result in damage to the controls and linkage. The ground drive cables (A) are connected to the ground drive control lever in the cab. The index link (B) keeps the steering and ground drive synchronized. This allows decreasing or increasing ground speed without turning the machine. Also prevents the unit from speeding up or slowing down when making a turn. The hydraulic cylinder (C) releases the locking device when the engine is started and the ground drive lever is moved out of the neutral position. The locking device locks out the steering wheel and the ground drive control lever. The steering/hydrostatic linkage (D) is used to move the control levers on the hydraulic pumps supplying the left-hand and right-hand hydraulic motors on the ground drive. The index link controls the movement of the common linkage. See ADJUSTING STEERING AND HYDROSTATIC LINKAGE in this section. The centering cables (E) will return the steering wheel and steering controls to center position when the steering wheel is released.
NOTE: The dampener (F) will allow the unit to be safely stopped in a very short distance. No need to try and over-power the dampener. The dampener (F) prevents the accidental quick movement of the ground drive control lever causing 'jack rabbit' starts or loss of control from stopping too quickly. |
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CAUTION:
To prevent bodily injury and machine damage, do not remove the dampener (F) or fail to replace the dampener if not functioning properly.
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