MacDon M150 SP - Manual (Page 129)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Form 169017 / 169087 / 169095
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Revision C
7.7.3 GSL ADJUSTMENTS
7.7.3.1 GSL Lateral Movement
The GSL should easily move into the N-DETENT
by itself. Adjust the lateral pivot resistance as
follows:
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving Operator’s seat for any reason.
A child or even a pet could engage an idling
machine.
a. Remove the five screws (A) securing control panel
(B) to console, remove panel, and store in the
tray.
b. Back-off the jam nut (C), and turn nut (D) to either
tighten or loosen the pivot. The nut should be
tightened to “snug”, and then backed off ½ turn.
c. Tighten jam nut (C).
d. Check movement of GSL.
e. Reinstall the control panel (B) with the five screws
(A).
7.7.3.2 GSL Fore-Aft Movement
The GSL should remain as positioned by the
operator ,and yet can be moved without excessive
force. The spring is set at the factory to 1.25 in.
(32 mm) shown on the illustration.
Adjust as follows:
a. Move the console fully forward to ease
accessibility from the underside of the console.
b. To increase the pivot resistance, turn the nut (E)
clockwise to compress the spring.
c. To decrease the resistance, turn the nut (E)
counter clockwise to release the spring tension.
E
1.25 in. (32 mm)
D
C
B
A