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• Remove the cotter pin and flat washer which
secures the adjustment ferrule to the tractors right
axle.
• Two turns at a time, thread the adjustment ferrule
toward the right, front tire to lengthen the tie rod. Or,
thread the adjustment ferrule away from the right,
front tire to shorten the tie rod.
NOTE: Lengthening the tie rod increases the tractor’s
front tie toe-in. Shortening the tie rod decreases the
tractor’s front tire toe-in.
• Reinsert the adjustment ferrule and temporarily
secure it with the cotter pin removed earlier.
• Make certain the steering wheel is in position for
straight-ahead travel before again taking
measurements. Continue to repeat the steps above
until a proper adjustment is achieved.
• Secure the tie rod to the right axle with the flat
washer removed earlier and a replacement cotter
pin (714-0470).
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT reuse the original cotter pin once
it has been removed.
Carburetor
WARNING: If any adjustments are made to
the engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), disengage all clutches
and blades. Keep clear of all moving parts.
Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load. Refer to separate engine manual for
carburetor adjustment information.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run
rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to
the carburetor before adjusting carburetor.
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
Battery Care
Type “A” Battery
Type “A” batteries are maintenance-free.
Type “B” Battery
• Check fluid level inside each cell of the battery
every two weeks and before and after charging.
Always keep level between maximum and
minimum fill level.
• Add only distilled water. Never add additional acid
or any other chemicals to the battery after initial
activation.
NOTE: After operating the lawn tractor for a long period
of time, check the fluid level in the battery as it can
overheat and lose fluid.
• The engine is equipped with an alternator which
charges battery when tractor is operated. Under
normal conditions, the battery only needs to be
charged before, during and after off-season
storage.
• To charge the battery:
Battery P/N 725-1705D—Charge at 2-3 amps for
one hour. Battery P/N 725-1707D, 725-0453G, and
725-1750—Charge at 6 amps for one hour.
WARNING: When removing or installing
the battery, follow these instructions to
prevent the screwdriver from shorting
against the frame.
• Removing the Battery: Disconnect negative cable
first, then positive cable.
• Installing the Battery: Connect positive cable first,
then negative cable.
Jump Starting
• First, connect end of one jumper cable to the
positive terminal of the good battery, then the other
end to the positive terminal of the dead battery.
Tie Rod
Ferrule
Right Axle
Flat Washer
Cotter Pin
Right Front
Tire