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Steering Adjustment
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other,
or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or
wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded
into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the
right side:
1. Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint. See
Figure 16
2. Thread the ball joint clockwise to shorten the drag
link. Thread the ball joint counterclockwise to
lengthen the drag link.
3. Replace hex nut after proper adjustment is
achieved.
NOTE:
Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag
links will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper
toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16".
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
1. Place the steering wheel in position for straight
ahead travel
2. In front of the axle, measure the distance
horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the
inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
NOTE:
Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 26 for a
reference of recommended maintenance intervals.
WARNING:
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
Draining the Oil
Running the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in
the crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more
freely and carry away more of the enigne sediment
which may have settled at the bottom of the crankcase.
Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
•
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See Figure
17 .
Before
performing
3. Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally
from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the
right rim. Note the distance.
4. The measurement taken in front of the axle should
be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the
measurement taken behind the axle.
5. Adjust if necessary.
any
Drain Port
Oil Drain
Hose
•
Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
•
Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) onto the oil
drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into
an appropriate oil collection container with a
capacity great enough to collect the used oil.
21
Hex Nut
Drag Link
Ball
Joint
Figure 16
Oil Fill
Figure 17
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