TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal(left to right) when wheels are
positionedstraight forward, remove
steeringwheel and reassemble per
instructionsin the Assembly section of
this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are
notadjustable on your tractor. If damage
has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-
inor 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
groovesin 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.
A
RetainingA
(RearWheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BATI'ERY
_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries
generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
Ifyour battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See
"BATTERY"in the MAINTENANCE
sectionof this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting,follow this procedure:
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
yourtractor battery to start other vehicles.
TOA'I-I'ACHJUMPER CABLES -
1. Connect each end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery,taking care notto short
against chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable
tothe NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully
charged battery.
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 thefully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from both batteries.
PositiveTerminal Negative Terminal
Charged
Battery
PositiveTerminal Negative Terminal
REPLACING BA'i-I'ERY
_,CAUTION: Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or any
otherobject to contact both terminals at
the same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positiveterminal must be connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
1. Lift seat pan to raised positionand
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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