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TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The transaxle should be in neutral when
the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock
gate) position•The adjustment is preset at
the factory; however,if adjustment is
needed, proceed as follows:
1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels
move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.
2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front ofthe
dght rear wheel.
3. Positionthe gear shift lever in the
neutral (N) position.
4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed
to get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
GearshiftLever Neutral
• Gate
_ustment Bolt
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steedng wheel crossbarsare not
horizontal (l_'t to dght) when wheels are
positioned straightforward, remove
steering wheel and reassemble per
instructionsin the Assembly section of
this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-INICAMBER
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 Sears
or other qualified service center•
TO REMOVEWHEEL 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
dng securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire puncturesand prevent
fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from yourlocal parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tiredry
rot and corrosion.
Washers
RetainingRing _k
Axle r___J
Cove
SquareKey(Rear ,=,_-' "_X _w
WheelOnly)
TO START ENGINEWlTH AWEAK
BATI'ERY
_-=CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries
generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials away from
bettedes. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery istooweak tostartthe
engine, it should be recharged. (See
"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual).
If =jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor isequipped
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 start other vehicles.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
1. Connect each end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminal ofeach
battery, takingcare not to short
against chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal offully
charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE
ORDER -
1. BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from both batteries.
"Positive" (+,__"Negative" (-)
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