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REPLACE AIR CLEANER PAPER CARTRIDGE

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2oREPLACE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

If fuel filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

reptacement is required,

a, With Engine coot, remove and plug Fuel Line Sections as removed from both ends of Fuel F_lter (Fig. 28).

b,_Place new Fuel Filter in position in Fuel Line (arrow on side of Filter in direction of fuel flow)_

LEAKS AND THAT FUEL LINE IS IN J

BE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL LINE

PROPER POSITION IN HOSE CLAMPS.

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1_ CHANGE TRANSAXLE OIL

a_ Block up Rear Axle securely or use a T_to_r Jack_ Re_ move left Rear Wheel by removing Hub Bolts (Fig° 36L

b_ Drain Transa×te Oil by removing Drain Ptug (Fig. 27) and catching Oil in suitable container. Replace Drain

Plug.

c_ Refill Transaxle with S,,AE_ 30 (SC, SD or SE) Motor Oil, Capacity is 5 quar"_s_Pressure Relief Valve (R.H. side of Transaxle)(Fig. 27 _ Inset) may be hefd open to allow

Transaxle to fit! more quick}y.

do Check Pressure Relief Valve.. It should spring completely closed when pulled out by hand and released.

e, Reposition wheel Secure with Hub Bolts,

AS NEEDED

1. TOEJN ADJUSTMENT

If any parts in Front Axle or Steering Mechanism are being replaced, Tie Rod adjustment is required.

a. Loosen Jam Nuts (Fig. 29) at each end of Tie Rod Ad* justment Sleeves°

b_ Adjust both Tie Rods so that Tie Rod Joints measure 9 - 5/8 It from center to center.

c, On front of front tires measure distance from center to center (measurement No 1)_

d. On rear of front tires measure distance from center to center (measurement No 2)..

eo Compare measurements - measurement No. 1 should be t/8 - 1/4 less than measurement No. 2,

f.. tf not adjust each Tie Rod equally to get correct mea- surement.

g Tighten Jam Nuts making sure Tie Rod Joints are parallel (180 °) to each other, This adjustment secures proper front wheei Toe-In and Steering operation.

FIGURE 29

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