Service Manual

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310-3000 IHT
RETURN TO NEUTRAL SETTING
FOOT CONTROL
WARNING
POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY
Certain procedures require the vehicle
engine to be operated and the vehicle to
be raised off of the ground. To prevent
possible injury to the servicing techni-
cian and/or bystanders, insure the ve-
hicle is properly secured.
The return to neutral mechanism on the transmis-
sion is designed to set the directional control
into a neutral position when the operator removes
their foot from the foot control. Follow the proce-
dures below to properly adjust the return to neu-
tral mechanism on the transaxle:
1. Confirm the transaxle is in the operating mode
(bypass disengaged). Raise the vehicle’s
drive tires off the ground to allow free rota-
tion.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove
the drive tire from the axle hub to access
the linkage control and the transaxle con-
trol arm.
2. Remove the Original Equipment
Manufacturer’s (OEM’s) control linkage at the
control arm. Refer to Figure 5.
WARNING
Do not attempt any adjustments with the
engine running. Use extreme caution
while inspecting all vehicle linkage!
Follow all safety procedures outlined in
the vehicle owner’s manual!
3. Start the engine and increase the throttle to
full engine rpm.
4. Check for axle rotation. If the axles do not ro-
tate, go to Step 5. If the axles rotate, go to
Step 6.
5. Stop the vehicle’s engine. Adjust the OEM
linkage according to the OEM manual. Re-
check according to Step 3 and 4. Stop the
vehicle engine. Refer to Figure 5.
6. Note the axle directional movement . Stop
the vehicle engine. Loosen the adjusting puck
screw until the puck can be rotated. Rotate
the adjusting puck the opposite direction of
the wheel rotation on the control linkage side
in 5 degree increments. Tighten the adjust-
ing puck screw. Refer to Table 5. Required
Torque Values, Page 13. Recheck accord-
ing to Step 3 and 4. Stop the vehicle engine.
Adjust the OEM linkage according to the
OEM manual. Recheck according to Step 3
and 4. Refer to Figure 5.
Figure 5. Return to Neutral, Foot Control