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TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when

the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjust- ment is needed, proceed as follows:

•Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

•Loosen two Iocknuts on tie red.

•Tum center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral lock gate on fender console.

•Tighten Iocknuts securely.

Gearshift Lever

Neutral Lock

•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. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Ring

__Gate

Locknuts

Transaxle

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori- 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.

FRONTWHEEL 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.

Axle Cover '_

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH 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

engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTANCE section of

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 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 bat-

tery, taking care not to short against chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery

•Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER

•BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery

•RED cable last from both batteries

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