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Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of
ball joint. See Figure 13.
•
Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten
the drag link. Thread the ball joint away from the
jam nut to lengthen the drag link.
•
Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the
jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved.
NOTE:
Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag
links will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper
toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16".
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
•
Place the steering wheel in position for straight
ahead travel.
•
In front of the axle, measure the distance
horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the
inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
•
Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally
from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the
right rim. Note the distance.
•
The measurement taken in front of the axle should
be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the
measurement taken behind the axle.
•
Adjust if necessary.
SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
WARNING:
Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Cleaning the Engine And Deck
Promptly wipe off any fuel or oil spilled on the machine.
Do NOT allow grass, leaves and dirt to accumulate
around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other
part of the machine, especially the pulleys and other
moving parts.
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 life of the
tractor and reduce its serviceability.
Deck Wash System
Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water port on its
surface as part of its deck wash system.
Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clippings
from the deck’s underside and prevent build-up of
corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps after
each mowing:
• Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your
lawn, near enough to a water sillcock (spigot)
for your garden hose to reach.
IMPORTANT:
Make certain the tractor’s discharge
chute is directed away from your house, parked cars,
etc.
• Disengage PTO, move shift lever into the
neutral position, set the parking brake, and stop
engine.
• Thread the hose coupler (packaged with this
manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
• Attach the hose coupler to the water port on
your decks surface. See Figure 14.
• Turn the water on.
Figure 14
• While sitting in the operator’s position on the
tractor, re-start the engine and place the throttle
lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.
• Engage the tractor’s PTO.
• Remain in the operator’s position with the
cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two
minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting
deck to throughly rinse.
• Disengage the tractor’s PTO.
• Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to
turn the tractor’s engine off.
• Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler
from the water port on your decks surface.
Repeat step 4-11 on the opposite side of the
cutting deck.
Water Port
Hose Coupler
(Shown without
Hose Attached)
