Jonsered Guide on How to Remove Kubota Front Wheel for Easy Maintenance
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

4.Install belt through stationary idler (C) and clutching idler (D).

5.Reinstall anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor. Tighten securely.

6.Reconnect clutch harness (A).

7.Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

8- Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” section in 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/CAMBER

Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable. If damage has occurred to affect the factory set front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 32)

•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 parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY)

Fig. 32

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 33)

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

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 battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

•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.

WEAK OR

FULLY CHARGED

DEAD BATTERY

BATTERY

Fig. 33

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 34)

WARNING: Do not short battery termi- nals 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.

•Lift seat pan to raised position.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

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Contents LT2218A Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService III. ChildrenIV. Towing Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelSeat Slope SheetAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidTo Check Battery See Fig Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsChecklist Operation Know Your Tractor Throttle Control Used to control engine speedHOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See FigStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Stop Mower BladesBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsTowing Carts and Other Attachments Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing Tips Maintenance General RecommendationsBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigTransaxle Maintenance EngineTransaxle Pump Fluid BeltsCleaning Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter MufflerService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigsTo Remove Mower See Fig Raise attachment lift lever to highest position Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig To Level MowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXService Notes Service Notes Jonsered Motor AB

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