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TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 29)

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.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

POSITIVE TERMINAL

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CABLES

:HARGED

BA'I'rERY

POSITIVE TERMINAL

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

AXLE COVE R

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(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

 

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FIG. 30

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The

fuse holder is located next to the battery box, accessible from left rear wheel area.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 30)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate 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. 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 NEGA- TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

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

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

BLACK cable first from left side of chassis and fully charged battery.

RED cable last from both batteries.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

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

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

TO REMOVE HOOD (See FIG. 31)

With hood closed, remove hood spring from hole in grill strap.

Remove left side and right side pivot.

, Lift hood off unit.

To reassemble hood, reverse above procedure.

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SPRING

 

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RIGHT SIDE PIVOT SCREW

BRACKET

FIG. 31

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917.257462 specifications

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