AS NEEDED

1, Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins are se-

cure° Observe all safety precautions, Keep Tractor well lubricated (refer to page 18),,

2o TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

If any parts in Front Axle or Steering Mechanism are being

replaced, Toe-In adjustment is required.

a, Loosen .Jam Nuts (Fig_ 46) at each end of Tie Rod

Adjustment Steeves,

b, Adjust both Tie Rods so that Tie Rod Joints measure 9- 5/8 Ii from center to center,

c, On front of front tires measure distance from center to

center (measurement No,1}o

d, On rear of front tires measure distance from center to

center (measurement No, 2),

eo Compare measurements - measurement No. 1 should be

1/8- 1/4 less than measurement No. 2,

f, If not adjust each Tie Rod equally to get correct meas- uremento

g, Tighten Jam Nuts making sure Tie Rod Joints are

parallel (180 °) to each other. This adjustment secures proper front wheel Toe-In and Steering operat_ono

3.CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

a, Remove Filler Plug (Fig, 47) from Transaxieo Oil Level should be even with Filler Piug threads° Add SoAoE_30 Motor Oii if necessary.

b Check Pressure Relief Valve (Fig, 45 - inset) located on R.H side near top, It should spring completely closed when pui{ed out by hand and released.

4.BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN

SIX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE IN

HIGHEST GEAR ON A LEVEL DRY

CONCRETE OR PAVED SURFACE THEN

BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED,

a. Remove (4) Hex Washer Head Tapping Screws from

Shift Cover Plate (Fig, 48), located on top of tractor frame° Remove the Cover Ptateo

b. Loosen Jam Nut (G) on Brake Rod (B) at Clevis (C)

(Fig. 49). If you find it difficult to loosen Jam Nut (G), remove Cover Plate in LH, Frame Rail,

c, Rotate Brake Rod (B) counterclockwise, ((-_) turning Brake Rod out of Clevis (C) four to six turns,

d, Start tractor with Transmission in "NEUTRAL" posi- tion

e, Depress Brake-Clutch Pedal to the point where Belt

stops moving Hold Brake-Clutch Pedal in position by engaging Parking Brake If Belt begins to move after en-

gaging Parking Brake, depress Brake-Clutch Pedal to next notch on Parking Brake.

f, Shut engine off. Rotate Brake Rod (B) clockwise by hand, turning Brake Rod into Clevis (C), until tight,, T_ghten Jam Nut (G) on Brake Rod (B) at Clevis (C) (Fig, 49)°

g, Reinstall Lift Cover Plate and four (4) Mounting Screws, If Cover Plate was removed in step b it should be re-

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917.25591 specifications

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