Service Information
Document Title: Function Group: Information Type: Date:
Neutral centring and
control lever adjustment
643 Service Information 2014/3/17
Profile:
SSL, MC60 [GB]
Neutral centring and control lever adjustment
Op nbr 643-083
1. Put the machine in service position 1, see .
191 Service position 1
2. Raise and block the machine, see .
191 Safety when handling accumulators
NOTE!
Without an implement or bucket attached to the loader arm attachment bracket, the machine is rear end heavy.
When raising the machine, raise the rear first and place support blocks under the rear of drive chain cases, not
under the slanted part of the fuel and hydraulic oil reservoirs.
3. With the machine supported and all tires off the ground, start the engine and set the throttle at “low idle.” Allow
the machine hydraulic oil to warm up to normal operating temperature [43°C (110°F)], and shut the engine OFF.
NOTE!
The centering spring assemblies return the travel/steering levers to the NEUTRAL (center) position when it is
released during operation. Perform the following procedure for each lever:
4. Loosen the damping cylinder from the transmission lever.
Figure 1
1. Damping cylinder
5. There cannot be any end-play in the centering spring assembly. Check for end-play by lightly pushing and pulling
on the linkage rod. If end-play is detected, loosen the hex jam nut, and adjust nut to position the front and rear
spring guides against the front and rear retaining rings with minimal force. Once end-play has been eliminated,
retighten the hex jam nut.
