4.Install belt on centerspan idler (E).

5.Install belt through stationary idler (C) and clutching idler (D).

6.Reinstall anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor. Tighten securely.

7.Reconnect clutch harness (A).

8.Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

9.Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual).

TO CHECK BRAKE

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a

level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.

You may also check brake by:

1.Parktractoronalevet,dryconcreteorpaved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.

2.Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission dis-

engaged" position. Putt freewheel con- trol out and into the slot and release so

it is held in the disengaged position. The rear wheels must lock and skid when

you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, then the brake needs to be serviced. Contact a Sears or

other qualified service center.

FRONT WHEEL TOE=IN/CAMBER Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and cam-

ber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjust-

able. If damage has occurred to affect the factory set front wheel toe-in or camber, con- tact 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.

Washers

Retaining

Ring

4.Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

5.Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seat tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to stow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant

also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-

TERY

_,WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batter- ies. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the en-

gine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT- TERY" 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 system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1.Connect one end of the RED cable

to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

2.Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

3.Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

Weak or Dead

Fully Charged

BatteryBattery

i

Axle Cover

\Square Key (Rear

Wheel Only)

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

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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YT 4500, 917.28990 specifications

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