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TRANSAXLE
GEAR SHIFT LEVER
NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
The transaxle should be in neutral when
the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock
gate) position.The ad._ustment i s preset at
the factory; however, if adjustment is
needed, proceed as follows:
1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels
move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.
2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the
dght rear wheel.
3. Position the gear shift lever in the
neutral (N) position.
4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed
to get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
GearshiftLever_
Neutral
Lock
Gate
t Bolt
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steedng wheel crossbars are not
hodzontal (left to right) when wheels ere
positioned straight forward, remove
steering wheel and reassemble per
instructions in the Assembly section of
this manual•
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER
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 Sears
or other qualified service center.
TO REMOVEWHEEL
FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheel contains a square key - Do not
lose).
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align
grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.
Insert square key.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. 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 _
RetainingR,ng _'_ _rf_!
CoveAXle
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Square Key (Rear .._,_' _'_.._
Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINEWlTH AWEAK
BATTERY
_LCAUTION:
Lead-acid battedes
generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around battedes.
If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See
"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual).
If =jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Yourbactor is equipped
with a 12 volt negative grounded system.
The other vehical must also be a 12 volt
negative grounded system. Do not use
your b'actorbattery to start other vehicles.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
1. Connect each end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully
charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE
ORDER -
1. BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from both battedes.
_Positive"(+_Negative"
(-)
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