A neutral adjustment mechanism for dual lever steering controls. The dual
lever steering controls include two levers that are each independently
pivotable forward and reverse to drive a zero turning radius mower. The
neutral adjustment mechanism includes a control pivot connected to each
lever of the dual lever steering controls that pivots with forward and
reverse pivoting of each lever. A steering link has a first end with an
adjustment point, a ball joint adjacent the adjustment point connecting
the steering link to the control pivot, and a second end pivotably
connected to an input control lever of a hydrostatic transmission pump.
An operator seat may be positioned over the steering links. Under the
operator seat, adjustment access holes are provided for adjusting the
steering links while the operator seat remains in place.