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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-
JUSTMENT (See Figs, 28 and 29)
The transaxle should be inneutral when the gear shift lever
is in 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).
Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.
Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral
lock gate on fender console.
Tighten lock,nuts securely.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 30)
Block up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allo_
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - D(
not lose).
Repair tire and reassemble.
On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel huL
and axle. Insert square key.
• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely ir
axle groove.
Replace axle cover.
FIG. 28
LOCKNUTS
- CENTER ROD
TIE ROD
TRANSAXLE
FIG. 29
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/CAMBER
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 authorizea
service center/department.
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE COVER
I
_SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 30
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTER_
(See Fig. 31)
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gases, Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
22
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should b
recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergenc
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 1
VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHE
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIV
GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTO
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIV
(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to shc
against chassis.
Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGJ
TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to go(
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and batter
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fu
charged battery.
RED cable last from both batteries.