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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL=
ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26)
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:
• Ensure transaxle is in neutral.
NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the
transaxle is in neutral.
• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear
wheel.
• Position the gear shift lever in the neutral position.
• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: Ifadditional clearance is needed to get to adjustment
bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.
NEUTRAL
LOCK GATE
GEARSHIFT LEVER
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
Fig. 26
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straightforward, 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. Ifdamage has occurred to affect the front wheel
toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service
center/department.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 27)
• 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
SQUARE KEY (REAR t
WHEEL ONLY)
Fig. 27
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 28)
WARNING: Lead=acid batteries gen=
crate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the 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: YOURTRACTOR ISEQUIPPEDWITH A 12VOLT
SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT
SYSTEM. DO NOTUSEYOURTRACTOR BATTERYTO START
OTHER VEHICLES.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES
• Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to
short against tractor chassis.
• Connect one end ofthe BLACKcable to the NEGATIVE
(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.
• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good
chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER
• BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
• RED cable last from both batteries.
DD
WEAK OR DEAD
BATTERY
FULLY CHARGED
BATTERY
Fig. 28
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