Craftsman 127.28875 - Manual (Page 35)

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HYDROSTATIC TRANSAXLE ADJUST-
MENTS
A turnbuckle style hydrostat neutral adjustment is
provided.
Neutral:
1. Support the machine with the rear wheels off
the ground. Use jackstands or equivalent sup-
port. Do not rely only on mechanical or hydraulic
jacks.
2. Move the traction levers out into the neutral lock
position and raise the seat.
3. Disconnect the seat switch wire and temporarily
connect the two terminals with jumper wire J as
shown.
4. Start the engine and run at low speed.
5. Move parking brake to the OFF position.
6. Loosen jam nuts K at both ends of the control
rod L.
7. Rotate the control rod until the corresponding
wheel stops turning. Lock the control rod jam
nuts. Run the engine up to high idle and stroke
the traction levers forward and back to check the
adjustment. Move traction levers back to neutral
and readjust if necessary.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the opposite side.
9. Remove the jumper wire and reconnect the seat
switch.
ADJUSTMENTS