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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 shouldbe in neutralwhen the gear shiftlever • Block up axle securely.
isin the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is • 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). • Repair tire and reassemble.
Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod. • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral • and axle. Insert square key.
lock gate on fender console. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
Tighten Iocknuts securely_ _ m _ axle groove.
,=._/'_'_'Ir_---.-'-GEARSHIFT LEVER • Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to
__._ f/._i..._ _ NEUTRAL SlOWleaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
__ LOCKGATE parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
WASHERS
RETAINING _ _
F,G. 27 R'NG ___I
KNUTS /_
AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (REAR
I WHEELON'_ I
) _CENTERROD FIG. 29
___ _,=__, _TOSTART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY(See Fig. 30)
TIE ROD _ --! I _lh CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
I • • ateexplosivegases. Keepsparks flame
O._.. TRANSAXLE I _ and smoking materials away from bat-
D{_) _ I U teries. Always wear eye protection
around batteries.
I w.en
_ Ifyour 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 -
• 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.
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good
CHASSIS GROUN D, away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
• BLACK cable firstfrom chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
23 ° RED cable last from both batteries.
