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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-
JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28)
The transaxle shoutd be in neutral 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 locknuts on tie rod,
° Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 29)
o Block up axle securely
o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose).
o Repair tire and reassemble.,
° On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
and axle. Insert square key
lock gate on fender console,
Tighten locknuts securely,
o Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove
° Replace axle cover.,
WASHERS
RETAINING
RiNG
AXLECOVER
SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 29
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
See Fig. 30)
&
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ateexplosivegases. Keep sparks,flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
TRANSAXLE
FIGo 28
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, tf damage has occurred to affect the front
wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department.
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: YQURTRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A
12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM. DQ 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
° Connect the other end of the BLACK cable 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
o RED cable last from both batteries
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