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:
1.Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels
move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.
2.Loosen adjustment 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 local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
Washers
Retaining
Ring
Axle
Cover
I
Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
_.CAUTION:
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-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 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 wheels have 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.
generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from
batteries. 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
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 -
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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