SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.
After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position, follow these steps:
•Loosen the adjustment bolt.
•Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.
•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
•Start engine and test.
•If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satis- fied.
MOTION CONTROL | NEUTRAL | |
LEVER | ||
LOCK GATE | ||
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ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
FIG. 23
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See“PURGETRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.
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 per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 24)
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE COVER
SQUARE KEY (REAR
WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 24
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 25)
WARNING:
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec- tion of this manual).
If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
•Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+)terminal of each
•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE
•Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
•BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.
•RED cable last from both batteries.
•Block up axle securely.
•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).
•Repair tire and reassemble.
•On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.
•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.
•Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY
FULLY CHARGED |
BATTERY |
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
FIG. 25
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