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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 22)
Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system
which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at
high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved
surface, then brake must be adjusted.
•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.
•Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut
“A” on brake rod.
•If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn
nut “A” until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut
against nut “A”.
•Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated
above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is
still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further
maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au-
thorized service center/department.
1-1/2"
NUT "A"
OPERATING
ARM
JAM NUT
FIG. 22
WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"
FIG. 23
TRANSAXLE
PULLEY
STATIONARY
IDLER
CLUTCHING
IDLER
ENGINE
PULLEY
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 23)
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For
assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom
side of left footrest.
•Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this
section of this manual.)
•Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.
•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt
upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep-
ers.
•Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards
from around engine pulley.
•Install new belt by reversing above procedure.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS(See Fig. 24)
•Block up axle securely.
•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not
lose).
•Repair tire and reassemble.
•On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and
axle. Insert square key.
•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle
groove.
•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.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ing 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 your nearest authorized service
center/department.
FIG. 24
RETAINING
RING
WASHERS
SQUARE KEY (REAR
WHEEL ONLY)
AXLE COVER
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY(See Fig. 25)
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. 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 Customer Responsibili-
ties 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 -
•Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)
terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against
chassis.