Perkins — To Adjust Directional Control
Adjustments · Directional control / propel pump
From a Perkins service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Block machine tires before jacking machine up
- Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface and set parking brake
Procedure
- Lift the rear drive tire off the ground and place jack stands under the frame.
- Start machine and observe rear tire for rotation; shut off if rotating.
- Open engine cover and side door; locate the propel pump.
- Remove the nyloc nut holding the ball joint/directional cable to the pump directional arm; lift ball joint out.
- Start engine; with ball joint disconnected the pump should be in neutral.
- Shut off engine; loosen jam nut and turn ball joint until it aligns with the hole in arm.
- Reinstall M6 nyloc nut to ball joint; hand tighten.
- Check neutral centering by starting machine and observing the rear tire; repeat if needed.
- Remove jack stands and lower machine; check pedal centering.
Tools required
- Jack stands Amazon
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Source: Perkins service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.