SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27)
The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
•Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to “OFF” position and engage parking brake.
•Loosen the adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.
•Move motion control lever to the neutral position (N).
•Tighten the adjustment bolt.
ADJUSTMENT |
BOLT |
FIG. 27
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMIS- SION” in the Operation section of this manual.
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 ADJUSTMENT
Front wheel
TO CHECK
•Position front wheels straight ahead.
•Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions “A” and “B”).
•Front dimension “A” should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension “B”.
TO ADJUST
•Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.
•Adjust tie rod until dimension “A” is 1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension “B”.
•Tighten jam nuts securely.
FRONT WHEEL CAMBER
The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.
B
FRONT OF TRACTOR
A
FIG. 28
ADJUSTMENT
SLEEVES
TIE ROD
JAM NUTS
FIG. 29
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