TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE- VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
1.Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.
2.Start engine and move motion con- trol lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.
3.Hold motion control lever in that posi- tion and turn engine off.
4.While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.
5.Move motion control lever to the neu- tral (N) (lock gate) position.
6.Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.
After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position, follow these steps:
1.Loosen the adjustment bolt.
2.Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.
3.Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
4.Start engine and test.
5.If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.
Motion Control Lever
| Neutral | |
02239 | Lock | |
Adjustment Bolt | ||
Gate |
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/
REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before op- erating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS- MISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.
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
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 an authorized service center/department. Tire sealant also pre- vents tire dry rot and corrosion.
Washers
Retaining
Ring
Axle
Cover
00663
Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- TERY
WARNING:
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, 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
2.Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE
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