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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28)
The transaxle should be in neutralwhen the gear shift lever
is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is
preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:
Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.
Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral lock gate on fender console.
Tighten Iocknuts securely_ | _ | m _ | ||
| LEVER | |||
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| NEUTRAL |
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 29)
•Block up axle securely.
•Remove axlecover, retaining dngand washerstoallow
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.
NOTE:• ReplaceTo sealaxletirecoverpunctures.and prevent flat tires due to SlOWleaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
corrosion.
WASHERS
__LOCKGATE
F,G. 27
KNUTS
) _CENTERROD
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TIE ROD _ |
O._..TRANSAXLE
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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
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
RETAINING _ _
R'NG___I
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AXLE COVER | SQUARE KEY (REAR | I |
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| FIG. 29 |
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(SeeTOSTARTFig.30)ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
I _lh CAUTION:
I • • ateexplosivegases. Keepsparks flame
I _ and smoking materials away from bat-
I Uteries. Always wear eye protection
around batteries.
Ifyour batterywis.tooenweak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT:YOURTRACTORISEQUIPPEDWITHAl2
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
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 first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.
23° RED cable last from both batteries.