TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hod- zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi- tioned straight forward, remove steering 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:

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAHRS o Block up axle securely.

o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not Iose)o

o Repair tire and reassemble.

o On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key.

o Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

o 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

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

o Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)terminal of each bat- tery, taking care not to short against chassis.

o Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

o Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery_

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER

o

Remove

BLACK cable

first from

chassis

 

and then from the fully

charged

battery°

o

Remove

RED cable

last from both bat-

 

teries_

 

 

 

 

Positive Terminal

Negative Terminal

Retaining

Charged

Ring

Battery

 

Positive Terminal

 

Negative Terminal

 

!

Axle Cover

'_ Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK

BATTERY

_kCAUTmON: Lead-acidbatteries gener- ate explosive gases_ Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batter- ies. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

if your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged_ If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: '(ourtractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

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