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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_

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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

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KNUTS

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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 toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

RETAINING _ _

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AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR

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FIG. 29

 

(SeeTOSTARTFig.30)ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

I _lh CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

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 (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

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.

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