Service Manual

Reelmaster 6500–D/6700–D

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Hydraulic System

Adjustments

Traction Drive Neutral Adjustment

The machine must not creep when traction pedal is re-

leased. If it does creep, an adjustment is required.

1. Park machine on a level surface, shut engine off and

lower cutting units to the floor. Depress only the right

brake pedal and engage the parking brake.

2. Jack up left side of machine until front tire is off the

shop floor. Support machine with jack stands to prevent

it from falling accidentally.

NOTE: On 4 wheel drive models, left rear tire must also

be off the shop floor.

3. Start engine and allow run at low idle.

4. Adjust jam nuts on pump rod end to move pump con-

trol tube fore ward to eliminate forward creep or rear-

ward to eliminate rearward creep.

5. After wheel rotation ceases, tighten jam nuts to se-

cure adjustment.

6. Stop the engine and release the right brake. Remove

jack stands and lower the machine to the shop floor. Test

drive the machine to make sure it does not creep.

Adjust

Length

Figure 20

1. Pump rod 2. Pump control tube