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Behind the pivot bar, measure the distance
horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the
inside of the fight rim. Note the distance.
The measurement taken in front of the pivot bar
should be between 1/16" and 5116" less than the
measurement taken behind the pivot bar. If it is not,
an adjustment is necessary. Proceed as follows.
Locate the ferrule at the right end of the tie rod, just
to the rear of the right, front tire of tractor. See
Figure 20.
Remove the cotter pin and fiat washer which
secures the adjustment ferrule to the tractors right
axle.
Two turns at a time, thread the adjustment ferrule
toward the right, front tire to lengthen the tie rod. Or,
thread the adjustment ferrule away from the fight,
front tire to shorten the tie rod.
NOTE: Lengthening the tie rod increases the tractor's
front tie toe-in. Shortening the tie rod decreases the
tractor's front tire toe-in.
Reinsert the adjustment ferrule and temporarily
secure it with the cotter pin removed earlier.
Make certain the steering wheel is in position for
straight-ahead travel before again taking
measurements. Continue to repeat the steps above
untit a proper adjustment is achieved.
Secure the tie rod to the right axie with the ftat
washer removed earlier and a replacement cotter
pin.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT reuse the originaicotter pin once
it has been removed.
SECTION7: MAINTAINENCE
WARNING: Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, place the deck
engagementilift lever in the BLADES STOP
position, move shift lever into neutral position,
set parking brake, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
CleaningtheEngineAndDeck
Any fuel or nit spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate
around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other
part of the machine, especially the belts, pulleys and
other moving parts. Clean the underside of the deck
with a wisk broom, scraper or forced air after each
mowing.
IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer or garden
hose to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It may
cause damage to electrical components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will
result in a shortened Iife of the tractor and reduce its
serviceability.
Engine
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual (or Tecumseh engine's Owner's Manual)
for engine maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in
the Bdggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or
Tecumseh engine's Owner's Manual) packed with your
unit. Follow the instructions carefully.
ChangingEngineOil
(models equippedwith an nil drainsleeve)
For draining oil from the engine's crankcase of select
model tractors, a plastic oil drain sleeve is packed with
this Operator's Manual. To drain the oil, proceed as
foltows:
Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick
from the oil filt tube.
Snap the small end of nit drain sleeve onto the nit
sump. See Figure 21.
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Oil Drain Sleeve
Figure 21
Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable
container with a capacity of no less than 64 oz.
Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed
in the separate Bfiggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual (or Tecumseh engine's Owner's ManuaI)
packed with your unit.
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