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TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 30)
• Block up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
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.
RETAINING
RING
WASHERS
AXLE
COVER
SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 30
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or
replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and
before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMIS-
SION” in the Operation section of this manual.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly
section of this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation.
Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism
have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if
necessary.
TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 28) -
• Position front wheels straight ahead.
• Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of
tires (dimensions “A” and “B”).
• Front dimension “A” should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear
dimension “B”.
TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 28 and 29) -
• Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.
• Adjust tie rod until dimension “A” is 1/8" to 1/4" less
than dimension “B”.
• Tighten jam nuts securely.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
A
B
FRONT OF TRACTOR
FIG. 28
JAM NUTS
ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES
TIE ROD
FIG. 29
FIG. 27
CLUTCH LOCATOR
CLUTCH
WIRE HARNESS
STATIONARY
IDLER
TRANSMISSION
INPUT PULLEY
CLUTCHING
IDLER
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
FRONT WHEEL CAMBER
The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If
damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,
contact your nearest authorized service center/department.
• Disconnect clutch wire harness.
• Remove clutch locator.
• Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.
• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove
belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over
cooling fan blades.
• Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards
from around electric clutch.
• Install new belt by reversing above procedure.