SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig 29) -

Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal

Repair tire and reassemble.

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove

Replace axle cover

WASHERS

RETAINING

RINI

AXLE

COVER

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FIG. 29

REAR WHEEL -

Block rear axle securely.

oRemove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal

Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 30)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ateexplosivegases, Keepsparks, 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 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_

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA- TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a panel bolt on the left side of the tractor, away from fuel tank and battery

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

BLACK cable first from chassis and fully charged battery

RED cable last from both batteries.

L,H.

PANEL

--BOLT

FIG. 30

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

Raise hood

Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

oReplace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill

Close hood

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting

Check wiring, See electrical wiring diagram in Repair Parts section of this manual

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash,

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