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BRAKEADJUSTMENT (See figure 13)
The brake is located by the right rear wheel ir side the
frame. The brake has been set at the factoly to the
proper clearance. During normal operation of this
machine, the brakes are subject to wear and will
require periodic examination and adjustment.
WARNING: Do not have the engine
running when you adjust the brake..
To adjust the brake, adjust the nut so the brat:e starts
to engage when the brake lever is 1/4" to 5/1 3" away
from the axle housing.
LUBRICATION
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WARNING: Always stop engine and dis-
connect spark plug wire before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of work on
lawn tractor.
STEERING GEARS
Lubricate teeth of steering gears with automotive
multi-purpose grease after every 25 hours of operation
or once a season. See figure 14.
STEERINGSHAFT
Lubricate steering shaft at least once a season with
light oil.
Lever
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FIGURE 13.
CARBURETORADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: If any adjustments are rmde to
the engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), disengage all c utches
and blades. Keep clear of all tnoving
parts. Be careful of heated surfacss and
muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustments may be reqLired to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load. Refer to separate engine "nanual
for carburetor adjustment information.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine: to run
rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and atta _hed to
the carburetor before adjusting carburetor.
FIGURE 14.
_'_ _.Steerirng
HYDROSTATICTRANSMISSION
The hydrostatic transmission is filled at the factory and
does not require checking. If repairs are needed, con-
tact your local service dealer. (Hydrostatic transmis-
sion contains approximately 2.5 quarts of SAE 20W50
oil.)
LINKAGE
Once a season lubricate all the pivot points on the
clutch, brake and lift linkage with SAE 30 engine oil.
WHEELS
The front wheels are provided with grease fittings. The
rear wheels must be removed from the axle for lubrica-
tion. Lubricate at least once a season with automotive
multi-purpose grease.
PIVOT POINTS
Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a
season.
BALLJOINTS
The ball joints and drag link ends are permanently
lubricated.
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