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TO REPLACE
MOTION
DRIVE
BELT
Park the tractor on level surface.
Engage
parking brake.
For assistance,
there is a
belt installation guide decal on bottom side
of left footrest.
• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER"
in this section of this manual.)
• Disconnect clutch wire harness.
• Remove clutch Iocator.
• Remove belt from stationary idler and
clutching idler.
• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Remove belt upwards from transaxle
pulley by deflecting belt keepers.
• Pull belt toward front of tractor and
remove downwards from around electric
clutch.
• Install new belt by reversing above pro-
cedure.
Electdc Clutch
Clutch Locator
Clutching
Idler
Idler
Trensaxle
Pulley '
Clutch Wire
Harness
TRANSAXLE
GEAR SHIFT LEVER
ADJUSTMENT
The transaxle should be in neutral when
the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock
gate) position. The adjustment is preset at
the factory; however, if adjustment is
needed, proceed as follows:
• Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
NOTE:
When the tractor rear wheels
move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.
• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the
right rear wheel.
• Position the gear shift lever in the neu-
tral (N) position.
• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE:
If additional clearance
is needed
to get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
GEARSHIFT LEVER
NEUTRAL
LOCK GATE
.....
ADJUSTMENT BOLT
TO ADJUST
STEERING
WHEEL
ALIGN-
MENT
Ifsteering wheel crossbars are not hori-
zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-
tioned 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 your nearest authorized
service center.
TO REMOVE
WHEEL
FOR REPAIRS
• Block up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheel contains a square key - Do not
lose).
• Repair tire and reassemble.
• On rear wheels only: align grooves in
rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square
key.
• Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
• 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
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START
ENGINE
WITH
A WEAK
BATTERY
ACAUTION:
Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials
away from batter-
ies. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
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