Engine Pulle
Clutching
Stationary
Keeper
Transaxle
Pulley
TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL 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 neu- tral (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 | Neutral Lock Gate |
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 steer- ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars
horizontal. Tighten securely.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel
adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel
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.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant
also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
Washers
Retaining
Rin
Axle
Cover
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