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SERVICE
AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE
SHIFTER
LINKAGE
AND
AD-
JUSTMENT
(See Figs.
27 and
28)
The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever
is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is
preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,
proceed as follows:
•
Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
•
Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.
o
Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral
lock gate on fender console.
,
Tighten Iocknuts securely.
_.....,,_,-_-- GEA R SH IFT LEVER
FIG. 27
LOCKNUTS
CENTER ROD
TO REMOVE
WHEEL
FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 29) -
•
Block up axle securely.
o
Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washersto allow
wheel removal.
o
Repair tire and reassemble.
,,
Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
,,
Replace axle cover.
REAR WHEEL-
,,
Block rear axle securely.
•
Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.
®
Repair tire and reassemble.
Replace and tighten hub
bolts securely.
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
RETAINING
RING
AXLE
COVER
FIG. 29
TIE ROD
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,
tf damage has occurred to affect the front
wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department.
TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK
BATTERY
See Fig. 30)
CAUTION:
Lead-acid batteries
gener-
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking
materials
away from bat-
teries.
Always
wear eye protection
when around batteries.
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:
IMPORTANT:
YOUR TRACTOR
IS EQUIPPED
WITH A
12 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 -
,,
Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.
•
Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-
TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
o
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.
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