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TRANSAXLE
MOTION
CONTROL
LEVER
NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
The motion
control
lever has been preset
at the factory and adjustment
should
not
be necessary.
1. Loosen
adjustment
bolt in front of the
right rear wheel,
and lightly tighten.
2.
Start engine
and move motion
control
lever until tractor
does not move
forward
or backward.
3.
Hold motion
control
lever in that
position
and turn engine off°
4.
While
holding
motion
control
lever in
place, loosen
the adjustment
bolto
5.
Move motion
control
lever to the
neutral
(N) (lock gate) positiom
6. Tighten
adjustment
bolt securely.
NOTE:
If additional
clearance
is needed
to get to adjustment
bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest
position.
After above adjustment
is made, if the
tractor
still creeps
forward
or backward
while
motion
control
lever is in neutral
position,
follow these steps:
1. Loosen
the adjustment
bolt.
2.
Move the motion control lever 1/4
to
1/2 inch in the direction
it is trying to
creep.
3.
Tighten
adjustment
bolt securely.
4.
Start engine
and test.
5.
If tractor still creeps,
repeat above
steps until satisfied.
Motion Control Lever
Neutral
Gate
Adlustment Bolt
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAIJREPLACE-
[vlENT
Should
your transmission
require
removal
for service
or replacement,
it
should
be purged
after reinstallation
and
before
operating
the tracton
See
"PURGE
TRANSMISSION"
in the
Operation
section
of this manual°
TO ADJUST
STEERING
WHEEL
ALIGN-
MENT
If steering
wheel crossbars
are not
horizontal
(left to right) when wheels
are
positioned
straight
forward,
remove
steering
wheel
and reassemble
per
instructions
in the Assembly
section
of
this manual.
FRONT WHEEL
TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in
and camber
are
not adjustable
on your tractor.
If damage
has occurred
to affect the front wheel
toe-
in or camber,
contact
a Sears or other
qualified
service
centen
TO REMOVE
WHEEL
FOR REPAIRS
1o Block up axle securely_
2.
Remove
axle cover,
retaining
ring and
washers
to allow wheel
removal
(rear
wheel contains
a square
key - Do not
lose).
3o Repair
tire and reassemble.
NOTE:
On rear wheels
only:
align
grooves
in rear wheel
hub and axleo
Insert square
key.
4.
Replace
washers
and snap
retaining
ring securely
in axle groove.
5o Replace
axle cover.
NOTE:
To seal tire punctures
and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased
from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant
also prevents
tire dry
rot and corrosion.
Washers
Retaining
Ring
Axle
Cover
\
Square Key I
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START
ENGINE
WITH A WEAK
BATTERY
_CAUTION:
Lead-acid
batteries
generate
explosive
gases°
Keep sparks,
flame
and smoking
materials
away from
batteries.
Always
wear eye protection
when
around
batteries_
If your battery
is too weak to start the
engine,
it should
be recharged°
(See
"BATTERY"
in the MAINTENANCE
section
of this manual)°
If "jumper
cables"
are used for emergency
starting,
follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT:
Your tractor
is equipped
with a 12 volt negative
grounded
system.
The other vehical
must also be a 12 volt
negative
grounded
system_
Do not use
your tractor
battery to start other vehicles.
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