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WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The caster (forward slant of the king pin) and th 3 cam¬
ber (tilt of the wheels out at the top) require no adjust¬
ment. Automotive steering principles have bee l used
to determine the caster and camber on the tract or. The
front wheels should toe-in 1/8 inch.
Some units have adjustable tie rods so the toe -in can
be adjusted. To adjust the toe-in on these units, follow
these steps.
1. Remove the hex nut and lock washer, ar d drop
the end of the tie rod from the axle brack at. See
figure 23.
2. Loosen the hex jam nut on tie rod.
3. Adjust the tie rod assembly for correct toe- n.
Ball Joint
FIGURE 23.—Units with adjustable tie rods
Dimension "B" should be approximately 1/8" ass than
Dimension "A." See figure 24. To increase D mension
"B," screw tie rod into tie rod end. To decreas ; Dimen¬
sion "B," unscrew tie rod from tie rod end. Re: ssemble
tie rod. Check dimensions. Readjust if necess ary.
BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE
(TYPE "A" BATTERY)
Type "A" batteries are sealed and are maintenance
free.
BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE
(TYPE "B" BATTERY)
CHECK FLUID LEVEL
Check fluid level inside each cell of the battery every
two weeks and before and after charging. Always keep
level just below the split rings.
Add only distilled water. Never add additional acid
or any other chemicals to the battery after initial activa¬
tion.
NOTE: After operating the tractor for a long period of
time, check the fluid level in the battery as it can over¬
heat and lose fluid.
CHARGING THE BATTERY (All Batteries)
The engine is equipped with an alternator which
charges battery when tractor is operated. Under nor¬
mal conditions, the battery only needs to be charged
before, during and after off-season storage. Follow the
instructions under "Off-Season Storage.
To charge the battery:
Battery P/N 725-1705B—
Charge at 2-3 amps for one hour. Battery P/N 725-1707B
and 725-0453E—Charge at 8 amps for one hour.
REMOVING / INSTALLING / JUMP STARTING
A
WARNING: When removing or installing
the battery, follow these instructions to
prevent the screwdriver from shorting
against the frame.
Removing the Battery:
Disconnect negative cable
first, then positive cable.
Installing the Battery:
Connect positive cable first,
then negative cable.
FIGURE 24.—Units with adjustable tie rot s
Jump Starting
1. First, connect end of one jumper cable to the pos¬
itive terminal of the good battery, then the other
end to the positive terminal of the dead battery.
2. Connect the other jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the good battery, then to the FRAME
OF THE UNIT WITH THE DEAD BATTERY.
A
WARNING: Failure to use this procedure
could cause sparking, and the gas in
either battery could explode.
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