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Figure 39
1. Jam nut
Adjusting Toe-In
1.
Loosen the jam nuts at the ends of the steering
rods (Fig. 39).
2.
Rotate both steering rods equal amounts to
adjust the toe–in to 1/8" to 1/4" (3 to 6 mm).
3.
Hold each tie rod end with one wrench and
tighten the jam nut with a second wrench.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the flat surface
on the top of the front tie rod ends is parallel
to the bottom of the steering arm (Fig. 40).
Figure 40
View from front of tractor looking at end of tie rod
1. This
4.
Recheck the toe–in; refer to Measuring Toe–In,
page 34.
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Transaxle Fluid
Service Interval/Specification
Check the fluid level before every use. Always keep
the fluid level in the correct operating range on the
dipstick when the transaxle is cold.
Fluid Type: SAE 10W–30 Detergent oil (API service
SG, SH or above)
Checking the Fluid Level
1.
Park the machine on a level surface.
2.
Tilt the seat up.
3.
Clean around the transmission dipstick (Fig. 41)
so dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage
the transaxle.
Figure 41
1. Transmission dipstick
4.
Pull out the transmission dipstick and wipe the
metal end clean (Fig. 41).
5.
Slide the dipstick fully into the filler tube
(Fig. 6). Pull the dipstick out and look at the
metal end. When the transaxle is cold, oil should
be in the operating range, below the FULL line
on the dipstick (Fig. 42).
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