1 Raise the boom arms, engage the boom support pins and shut off the engine. Raise and block the loader securely off the ground. C3554 WARNING 4 Never work under the boom arms without the boom supports engaged. Mounting bolts 2 Remove the seat and hydrostatic shield. Note the location of the steering control linkage. (fig. C3554) 3 Check the control rod end bushings for wear. If any play is present between the bushings and the bolts replace the rod ends. 4 Check the pintle lever for tightness on the swash plate shaft. Tighten the clamping bolt or replace the pintle lever if required. (fig.
C3558) 5 If and when all rod bushings and pivot points have been checked for wear or binding, proceed with the neu- tral adjustment. 6 Loosen the jam nuts on the control rod linkage. (fig. C3554) One end of the control rod is R.H. threads, the opposite end has L.H. threads. 7 Start the engine and release the parking brake. 8 Turn the control rod linkage and visually watch the wheels as they turn. Stop turning the control rod linkage when the wheels are in neutral. Tighten the jam nuts against the rod ends and recheck the neutral adjustment. 9 Very fine adjustment can be made at the hydro back threaded rod. Adjustment here affects the control lever angle.
Only make minor adjustments using this method. 10 Replace the seat and hydrostatic shield. Pintle levers C3558 Loosen jam nuts Turn threaded rod C3554 WARNING 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. 4-6 STEERING 4.1 Neutral Adjustment Before performing the neutral adjustment make sure the hydro back is functioning and adjusted properly. Refer to page 4-4. IMPORTANT If you are unfamiliar with the control operations of the loader, read the Owner’s / Operator’s Manual beforehand.