Clutching Flat Clutchin( TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BAT- TERY Above Mids Engine Belt Kee Pulley V-Idler eper _k, WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. Keeper _ , o /ransaxle Belt _-i._ Engine I Twists Belt Pulley If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT- TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of Pulley I Keeper this manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system.
Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles. "q__..._{..}.} ._.i_ V-IdIer _As Viewed from Bottom 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 with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable adjustable on your tractor.
If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center. to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. FRONT WHEEL - TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - 1. BLACK cable first from chassis and 3. Repair tire and reassemble. 4. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. 5. Replace axle cover. then from the fully charged battery. 2. RED cable last from both batteries.
REAR WHEEL - 1. Block rear axle securely. 2. Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal. 3. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely. 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. Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _ILWARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected Retaining Washers Ring first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. 1. Lift hood to raised position. 2. Remove terminal guard. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. , 24