TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in 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). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels

move freely, the transaxte is in neutral.

Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

Gearshift Lever

Neutral Lock Gate

Adjustment Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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 fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. "rire sealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washer

Retaining

Axle

Cover

Square Key J

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA'n'ERY

ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from

batteries, Always wear eye protection when around battedes.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged, (See "BATrERY" in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If =jumper cables" are used for emer- gency 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 battery, 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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917.27113 specifications

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