TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
1.Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.
2.Start engine and move motion control fever until tractor does not move forward or backward.
3.Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off.
4.While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.
5.Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position.
6.Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck 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:
1.Loosen the adjustment bolt.
2.Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.
3.Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
4.Start engine and test.
5.If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.
MotionControl Lever | Neutral |
Lock Gate |
Adjustment Bolt
TRANSMISSION REMOVAIJREPLACE- 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.
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
The front wheel
not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-
in or camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1.Block up axle securely.
2.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).
3.Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.
4.Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.
5.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 _ f_l_
Ring\ /\
Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
_,CAUTION:
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 "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual).
If "jumper cabl_" are used for emergency stading, follow thLsprocedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other veh.ical must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.
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