TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The transaxle should be in neutral when
the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (look gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:
1.Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N), NOTE; When the tractor rear wheels
move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.
2.Loosen adjust_'nent bolt in front of the right rear wheel.
3.Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position.
4, 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 |
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your Iooal parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
Washers
Retainin
Ring
Axle
Cover
I
Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
Adjustment 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-INJCAMBER
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 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 _ose).
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.
A_IkCAUTION:
Always wear eye protectionwhen around battedes.
If your battanJ is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
start',,ng,followthis procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractoris equipped with a 12 vo_ negative grounded system. The other vehical must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
1.Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.
2.Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE
3.Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
1.BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.
2.RED cable last from both batteries.
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