SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation° Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary° If parts in the front axle or steedng mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary. WAS1 RETAINING RING AXLE COVER TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig° 28) - ° Position front wheels straight ahead. o Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions "A" and "B"). = Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension "B". FIG. 30 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. TO ADJUST TOE-iN (See Figs. 28 and 29) - . Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod. ° Adjust tie rod until dimension"A" is 1/8" to 1/4"less than dimension "B°,, TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 31) = Tighten jam nuts securely. :: i ,_,'_ : .......... ,. ,, ,,,,,,i..... CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ateexplosive gases. Keepsparks, fiame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.
tf your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, foltow 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 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. - RED cable last from both batteries° FIG. 28 ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES JAM TIE ROD FIG. 29 FRONT WHEEL CAMBER The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractoro If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/depart- ment TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig, 30) - ° Block up axle securely. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washersto allow wheel removal. ° Repair tire and reassemble. - Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.
° Replace axle cover, REAR WHEEL - "POSITIVE" (+) "NEGATIVE" (_) LH° PANEL l_ / ° Block rear axle securely. ° Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal ° Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tightenhub bolts securely. 25 FIG. 31