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TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL
LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The motioncontrol lever has been preset
at the factory and adjustment should not
be necessary.
1. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the
right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.
2. Start engine and move motion control
lever untiltractor does not move
forward or backward.
3. Hold motioncontrol lever in that
positionand turn engine off.
4. While holding motion control lever in
place, loosen the adjustment bolt.
5. Move motioncontrol lever to the
neutral (N) (lock gate) position.
6. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed
to get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
After above adjustment is made, if the
tractor still creeps forward or backward
while motion control lever is in neutral
position, follow these steps:
1. Loosen the adjustment bolt.
2. Movethe motion control lever 1/4 to
1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to
creep.
3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
4. Start engine and test.
5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above
steps until satisfied.
Motion Control Lever Neutral
k Gate
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-
MENT
Should your transmission require
removal for service or replacement, it
should be purged after reinstallation and
before operating the tractor. See
=PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the
Operation section of this manual
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right)when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove
steedng wheel and reassemble per
instructions in the Assembly section of
this manual,
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are
not adjustable on yourtractor. Ifdamage
has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-
in or camber, contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheel contains a square key - Do not
lose).
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align
grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.
Insert square key.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. 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,
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BATTERY
_kCAUTION: Lead-acid batteries
generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
Ifyour battery is too weak to startthe
engine, it should be recharged. (See
"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual).
If "jumpercables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped
with a 12 volt negative grounded system.
The other vehical must also be a 12 volt
negative grounded system. Do not use
your tractor batteryto startother vehicles.
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