TRANSMISSION REMOVAUREPLACE- MENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See =PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to dght) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble with crossbars hodzontal. Tighten securely.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel
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
1.Block up axle securely.
2.Remove axle cover, retaining dng and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - Do not lose).
3.Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.
4.Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.
5.Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
fiat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant
also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
Washers
Retaining
Ring
Axle
Cover
Square Key _'
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATI'ERY
smokingmaterialsaway from batteries.
Always wear eye protectionwhen around battedes.
ffyour battery is teo weak to start the engine, it
.shouldbe recharged. (See "BATrERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual).
ff "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
a12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehiclea.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
1.Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
2.Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE
3.Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
1.BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.
2.RED cable last from both batteries.
Weak or Dead Fully Charged
BatteryBattery
REPLACING BATTERY
_WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
1.Lift hood to raised position.
2.Remove terminal guard.
3.Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.
4.Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.
5.Reinstall terminal guard.
6.First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
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