Sears 917.25545 Service And Adjustments, TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAFrERY, See Figs

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

oBLACK cable first from left side of chassis and fully

charged battery.

RED cable last from both batteries.

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your'unit If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 27)

o 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.

o 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.

o Replace axle cover,

WASHERS

RETAINING \

RING

AX VER '_LSQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEELONLY)

FIG. 27

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA'FrERY

(See Figs. 28)

_,_	CAU'fION: Lead-acid batteries gener=
,_	ate explosivegases. Keep sparks,flame
	and smoking materials away from bat-
	teries. Always.wear eye protection when

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 UNIT 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 NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

oConnect the other end of the BLACK cable to a good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery

"POSITIVE ....	NEGATIVE"
(+)	(-)

PANELO

FIG. 28

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

°Raise hood.

o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdll.

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

o 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. 'Seeelectrical wiring diagram in Repair Parts section of this nranuaL

TO REPLACE FUSE

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

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL (See Fig. 29)

o Raise hood

°Unsnap headlight wire connector.

°Stand irr front of tractor_ Grasp hood at sides, tilt forward and lift off of tractor.

•To reinstall, slide hood pivot brackets into slots in frame.

•Reconnect headlight wire connector and close hood_

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

HO(

I,t

22 FIG. 29