TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER 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 at the friction

pack located on the right side of transmis- sion.

Park tractor on level surface. Stop trac- tor by turning ignition key to,=OFP 'posi- tion, and engage parking brake.

Adjust motion control lever by tightening

adjustment Iocknut one half (1/2) tum.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move the motion control lever becomes too

excessive, reverse the above adjustment procedure by loosening Iocknut 1/4 to 1/2 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary.

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.

Ad_justmen t

Locknut

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.

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. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

RetaininW_h_ A

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

ACAUTION: 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 MAINTENANCE sec-

tion 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.

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