Service Manual

4-12 Z Master 500 Gas Series Service Manual
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Adjusting the Handle Neutral
If motion control levers do not align, or move easily into
the console notch, adjustment is required. Adjust each
lever, spring and rod separately.
Note: Motion control levers must be installed
correctly. See Installing the Motion Control
Levers in the set up instructions.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position and set the parking
brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Unlatch the seat and tilt the seat forward.
4. Begin with either the left or right motion control lever.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
8. Install spacers, brake band retainer, and brake band
around the wheel hub and tighten all three retainer
bolts (Fig. 136).
Fig 136 DSC-3089
10. Check the park brake and adjust park brake if
necessary. Refer to Adjusting the Parking Brake,
page xxx.
11. Install rear wheel and wheel lug nuts and tighten.
12. Reconnect the battery negative cable to the battery.
13. Check the hydraulic uid in the reservoir tank. Add
oil if necessary. Air will need to be purged in the
system. Follow the procedures on Purging the
Hydraulic System, page 4-18.
Fig 137 DSC-3090
9. Engage the parking brake, torque the wheel hub nut
to 125 ft-lbs. (169 Nm) (Fig. 137). Install the cotter
key through the nut and motor wheel shaft.
Note: Re-torque nut at 100 hours, and every 500
hours thereafter. Washer 1-523157 can be
added under nut to keep cotter pin engaged
with nut castellations.