SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) posi-
tion.
Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: Ifadditionalclearanceis needed to get toadjustment
bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.
GEARSHIFT LEVER
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
NEUTRAL
LOCK GATE
FIG. 23
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
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 authorized
service center/department.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 24)
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
AXLE COVER__
SQUARE KEY(REAR-------___
WHEELONL_
FIG. 24
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 25)
WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-
erate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery istoo weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. (See "BAFFERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-
tion of this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow
this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOURTRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A t 2 VOLT
SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT
SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START
OTHER VEHICLES.
TO ATFACH 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 of the BLACK cable 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.
WEAK OR DEAD FULLY CHARGED
BATI'ERY BATTERY
FIG. 25
REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 26 and 2"1
22
WARNING: Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals
at the same time. Before connect-
ing battery, remove metal bracelets,
wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acci-
dental grounding.
