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5. Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the
steering plate (F) and remove from
tractor.
BELT INSTALLATION -
1. Install new belt from tractor rear to
front, over the steering plate (F) and
above clutch brake pedal shaft (G).
2. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roil
belt onto engine pulley (E).
3. Pull belt toward rear of tractor. Care¬
fully work belt down around transmis¬
sion cooling fan and onto the input
pulley (D). Be sure belt is inside the
belt keeper.
4. Install belt on centerspan idler (C).
5. Install belt through stationary idler (A)
and clutching idler (B).
6. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves
and inside all belt guides and keepers.
7. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL
MOWER" in this section of manual).
If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to
stop at highest speed in highest gear on a
level, dry concrete or paved surface, then
brake must be serviced.
You may also check brake by:
1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or
paved surface, depress brake pedal
all the way down and engage parking
2. Disengage transmission by placing
freewheel control in "transmission dis¬
engaged" position. Pull freewheel con¬
it is held in the disengaged position.
The rear wheels must lock and skid
when you try to manually push the tractor
forward. If the rear wheels rotate, then the
brake needs to be serviced. Contact a
Sears or other qualified service center.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and
camber is set at the factory and is normal.
The front wheel toe-in and camber are
not adjustable. If damage has occurred to
affect the factory set front wheel toe-in or
camber, contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheels have a square key - Do not
lose).
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align
grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert
square key.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and
use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant
also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT¬
TERY
^WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen¬
erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat¬
teries. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT¬
TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of
this manual).
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If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
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