TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual.

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE- VER ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted as follows:

Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.

Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off.

While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

Move motion control lever to the neutral

(N)(lock gate) position.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additonal clearance is needed to

get to adjustment bolt, move mower aeck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position, follow these steps:

Loosen the adjustment bolt.

Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

Start engine and test.

If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.

Motion Control Lever

Neutral

 

 

Gate

 

 

,Adjustment

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Bolt

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

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.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow 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.

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. 13re sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Rin ___,

Axle Cover "_ Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK BATTERY

_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries 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 en-

gine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT-

TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped with a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other vehical must also be a 12 volt nega- tive grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicals.

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917.27066 specifications

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