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Figure 69
1. Drain plug location
3. Remove the check plugs to ease in draining of the oil.
4. Remove the drain plugs and allow the oil to drain into
the pans.
5. Clean the area around the drain plug on the bottom of
the gear box (Fig. 70).
6. Remove the drain plug from the gear box and allow the
oil to drain into a pan. Remove the fill plug to ease in
draining of the oil.
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Figure 70
1. Drain plug
7. Add enough oil to bring the level up to the bottom of
the check plug holes; refer to Checking the Rear Axle
Lubricant, page 18, and Checking the Rear Axle Gear
Box Lubricant, page 18.
8. Install the plugs.
Checking the Rear Wheel
Toe-In
After every 800 operating hours or annually, check the rear
wheel toe-in.
1. Measure the center-to-center distance (at axle height) at
the front and rear of the steering tires. The front
measurement must be 1/4 in. (6 mm) less than the rear
measurement.
2. To adjust, loosen the clamps at both ends of the tie rods.
3. Rotate the tie rod end to move the front of the tire
inward or outward.
4. Tighten the tie rod clamps when the adjustment is
correct.
Removing Front Wheels
Note: To remove a front wheel, the front cutting unit must
be pivoted upright.
Activating, Charging, and
Connecting the Battery
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Note: If the battery is not filled with electrolyte or
activated, bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must
be purchased from a local battery supply outlet and added
to the battery.
1. Raise the seat and secure it with the prop rod.
2. Remove the battery cover (Fig. 71).
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