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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE
SHIFTER
LINKAGE AND AD-
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28)
(See Fig. 29)
The transaxle should be in neutralwhen the gear shift lever
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Block up axle securely.
is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is
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Remove axlecover, retaining dngand washerstoallow
preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
proceed as follows:
not lose).
Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
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Repair tire and reassemble.
Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.
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On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral
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and axle. Insert square key.
lock gate on fender console.
Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
Tighten Iocknuts securely_
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axle groove.
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LEVER
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Replace axle
cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to
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NEUTRAL
SlOWleaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
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LOCKGATE
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
WASHERS
RETAINING
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F,G. 27
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KNUTS
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AXLE COVER
SQUARE KEY (REAR
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FIG. 29
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_TOSTART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 30)
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CAUTION:
Lead-acid batteries gener-
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Keepsparks flame
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TRANSAXLE
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and smoking materials away from bat-
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teries.
Always wear eye protection
around batteries.
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If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged.
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
FIG. 28
TO ADJUST
STEERING
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ing 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/department.
IMPORTANT:YOURTRACTORISEQUIPPED
WITHAl2
VOLT
NEGATIVE
GROUNDED
SYSTEM.
THE OTHER
VEHICLE
MUST
ALSO
BE A
12 VOLT
NEGATIVE
GROUNDED
SYSTEM.
DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR
BATTERY
TO START OTHER
VEHICLES.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
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Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.
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Connect one end of the BLACK cable tO the NEGA-
TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good
CHASSIS GROUN D, away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
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BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
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RED cable last from both batteries.