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TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-
JUSTMENT (See Figs. 26 and 27)
The transaxle should be in neutral when thegear shift lever
isin the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is
preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,
proceed as follows:
, Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
o Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.
o Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral
lock gate on fender console.
• Tighten Iocknuts securely,
,_._....,.-_. GEARSHIFT LEVER
'_, _/NEUTRAL
_'_'-. LOCK GATE
FIG. 26
LOCKNUTS
CENTER ROD
TIE ROD
TRANSAXLE
./
FIG. 27
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positionedstraight forward, remove steer-
ing wheel and reassemble per instructions inthe Assembly
section of this 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 toeqn or camber, contact your nearest authorized
service centeddepartment.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 28)
o 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.
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE COVER
I
SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG, 28
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 29)
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gasesoKeep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITHA
12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
• Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short
against chassis,
• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-
TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
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