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TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- JUSTMENT (See Figs. 26 and 27)

The transaxte should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:

Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

°Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.

°Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral lock gate on fender console_

°Tighten locknuts securely,

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 28)

Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retainingringand washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not Iose),_

Repair tire and reassemble.

On rear wheels only: atign grooves in rear'wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

,Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

°Replace axle cover,

GEARSHIFT' LEVER

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

FIG. 26

CENTER ROD

TIE ROD

TRANSAXLE

FIG. 27

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positionedstraight forward, remove steer-

ingwheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly section of this manual

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-inand camber are not adjustable on

your'tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center!department.

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AXLE COVER_SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEELONL_

FIG. 28

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See

Fig. 29)

 

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tf 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 VEH[CLES.

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 good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery'°

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917.258473 specifications

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