SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) posi-
tion.
Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: Ifadditional clearance is needed to get toadjustment
bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.
_.._GEARSHIFTLEVER
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
NEUTRAL
LOCK GATE
FIG. 23
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer-
ingwheel and reassemble per instructionsinthe Assembly
section ofthis manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and 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.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 24)
• Block up axle securely.
• Remove axlecover, retaining ringand washers toallow
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.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat 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
.ETA,.,NGR,NG
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SQUARE KEY (REAR ' V..b w_
WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 24
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA'I-rERY
(See Fig. 25)
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WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-
erate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
22
"If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. (See "BATI'ERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-
tion of this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow
this procedure:
IMPORTANT:YOURTRACTORISEQUIPPED WITH A 12VOLT
SYSTEM.THE OTHER VEHICLEMUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT
SYSTEM.DO NOTUSEYOURTRACTOR BATTERYTO START
OTHERVEHICLES.
TO
TO
ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery(A-S), taking care not to
short against tractor chassis.
Connect one end ofthe BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE
(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good
chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.
REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
RED cable last from both batteries.
WEAK OR DEAD FULLY CHARGED
BATTERY BATTERY
FIG. 25
REPLACING BA'n'ERY (See Figs. 26 and 27)
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WARNING: Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals
at the same time. Before connect-
ing battery, remove metal bracelets,
wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acci-
dental grounding.
