STEERING 4.1 Neutral Adjustment Remove mounting bolt IMPORTANT If you are unfamiliar with the control operations of the loader, read the Owner’s / Operator’s Manual beforehand. The steering levers are equipped with a spring centering device called a hydroback. The hydroback returns the steering lever to neutral position when the steering levers are not being operated. This feature automatically keeps the loader in neutral whenever the engine is started, or when the control levers are released.
If the loader creeps, or is not in neutral, when the engine is started or the steering lever is released from forward or reverse position, the hydroback device may need to be adjusted, repaired or replaced. 1 Raise the boom arms, engage the boom support pins and shut off the engine. Raise and block the loader securely off the ground. 2 Remove the seat and hydrostatic shield.(fig. C3557) Note the location of the hydroback. (fig. C3556) 3 Cycle the control lever while watching the hydroback action. The hydroback should return the lever to a neutral position. 4 Check the rod ends on each end of the hydroback. They must be free of any play. Replace the rod ends if any play or slack is noticed.
(fig. C3555) 5 If the control lever is able to move slightly without spring tension returning it to neutral, the hydroback needs adjusted. C3557 4 C3557 Hydrostatic shield Hydroback location WARNING Never work under the boom arms without the boom supports engaged. C3556 IMPORTANT Repairs or adjustment to the control lever system may change the loader neutral position. Make sure the loader is raised securely off the ground before restarting the engine. 2 jam nuts Hydroback assembly Jam nut Rod ends C3555 C3555 -4