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Road test tractor
for proper
stopping
distance
as stated
above.
Readjust
if necessary.
If stopping
distance
is
still greater
than five (5) feet in highest
gear, further
maintenance
is neces-
sary.
Replace
brake
pads or contact
a
Sears or other qualified
service
center.
With Parking Brake "Engaged"
Clutching Idler
Clutching Flat Idler
Above Midspan X
Belt
Engine
Belt Keeper
\
Keeper
Pulley
V-Idler
Belt
Keeper
Engine
Pulley
Belt
Transaxle
Pulley
Twists
Belt
Keeper
V-Idler
As Viewed from Bottom
Operating
Arm
TO REPLACE
MOTION
DRIVE
BELT
Park the tractor
on level surface.
Engage
parking
brake.
For ease of service
there
is
a belt installation
guide decal on bottom
of
left footrest.
It is not necessary
to remove
mower.
BELT REMOVAL
-
1.
Engage
parking
brake
(creates
slack in
belt).
2.
Remove
mower
drive belt from electric
clutch
pulley only (See "TO REPLACE
MOWER
DRIVE
BELT" in this section
of this manual).
3.
Roll motion
drive belt off transaxle
pul-
ley.
4.
Roll belt off clutching
idler pulleys,
then
off engine
pulley
and front V-idler
pulley.
5.
Pull belt out of all belt keepers.
BELT INSTALLATION
-
1.
Place V part of belt into grooves
on
engine
pulley
and front V-idler,
making
sure to route belt inside
of belt keep-
ers.
2.
Put belt coming
from V-idler above
mid-
span belt keeper, then onto clutching
idler pulleys
as shown.
3.
Make sure V part of belt engages
V-
idler.
4.
Place belt around
transaxle
pulley,
beginning
at top.
V part of belt should
engage
transaxle
pulley.
Place
long lower section
of belt
through
loop in midspan
belt keeper.
Check
to be sure belt is on proper
side
of all belt keepers.
Reinstall
mower
drive belt onto electric
clutch
pulley.
Check
Brake Adjustment.
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6.
7.
IMPORTANT:
TO ADJUST
STEERING
WHEEL
ALIGN-
MENT
If steering
wheel
crossbars
are not
horizontal
(left to right) when
wheels
are
positioned
straight
forward,
remove
steer-
ing wheel
and reassemble
with crossbars
horizontal.
Tighten
securely.
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
a Sears
or other qualified
service
center.
TO REMOVE
WHEEL
FOR REPAIRS
FRONT
WHEEL
-
1.
Block up axle securely.
2.
Remove
axle cover,
retaining
ring and
washers
to allow wheel
removal.
3.
Repair
tire and reassemble.
4.
Replace
washers
and snap retaining
ring securely
in axle groove.
5.
Replace
axle cover.
REAR WHEEL
-
1.
Block rear axle securely.
2.
Remove
five (5) hub bolts to allow
wheel
removal.
3.
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.
Retaining
Washers
Ring _
Axle
Cover
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