TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly section of this manual.
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.BIcok up axle securely.
2.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains 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 flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts dealer. "13resealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other vehical must also be a 12 volt
negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.
TO A'I-I'ACHJUMPER CABLES -
1.Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.
2.Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE
3.Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuet 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.
Positive Terminal | Negative Terminal |
RetainingA
A
Charged
Battery
Positive Terminal | Negative Terminal |
REPLACING
_,CAUTION: Do not short battery
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATI'ERY
_CAUTION:
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY"in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:
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 seat pan to raised position and open battery box door.
2.Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.
3.Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.
4.First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
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