...... ljljlljjllllll J IlL [ I Jl' llJ lllllllJllJlllllll l Jll IIILIILILIL AND ADJUSTM TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- JUSTMENT (See Figs. 26 and 27) The transaxte should 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 Iocknuts on tie rod. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 28) Block up axle securely. Remove axle cover, retainingring and washersto allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not Iose),_ Repair tire and reassemble. On rear wheels only:
atign grooves in rear'wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. ° Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral lock gate on fender console_ , Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. ° Replace axle cover, ° Tighten locknuts securely, GEARSHIFT' LEVER NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat 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 FIG. 26 J AXLE COVER _SQUARE KEY CENTER ROD FIG. 28 (REAR WHEELONL_ TIE ROD TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 29) TRANSAXLE ...................... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i iiiii ateexplosivegases.
Keepsparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. i& AUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ........................ II FIG. 27 tf 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: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEH[CLES.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbarsare not horizontal (left to right) whenwheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ingwheel and reassemble per instructionsinthe Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER 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'° 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. 24