Transaxle Motion Control LE- VER Neutral Adjustment

BELT INSTALLATION -

1.Install new belt around engine pulley ﬁrst, then around transaxle pulley and lastly into all the idler pulleys.

2.Check to be sure belt is positioned cor- rectly and is on proper side of all belt keepers.

3.Engage the drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring.

4.Reinstall mower.

Retainer

Spring

Drive Belt	02504
Tension
Handle
Engine Pulley	Transaxle Pulley
Belt Keeper
Flat Idler
Belt		Belt
Keeper	2498	Keeper
Belt	Clutching	Clutching
V-Idler Keeper	Clutching	Flat Idler
	Idler

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE- VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

1.Park Tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to “OFF” position and engage parking brake.

2.Loosen the adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

3.Move motion control lever to the neu- tral position.

4.Tighten the adjustment bolt.

Adjustment Bolt

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 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.

Washers

Retaining

Ring

Axle

Cover

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02508

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/

REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before op- erating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS- MISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- TERY

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate 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. (See "BAT- TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual).

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: