23
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 28)
•
Block up axle securely.
•
Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not
lose).
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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.
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or
replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and
before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMIS-
SION” in the Operation section of this manual.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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.
CLUTCH LOCATOR
STATIONARY
IDLER
CLUTCHING
IDLER
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
FIG. 26
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 27)
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For
assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom
side of left footrest.
•
Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this
section of this manual.)
•
Disconnect clutch wire harness.
•
Remove clutch locator.
•
Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.
•
Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove
belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over
cooling fan blades.
•
Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards
from around electric clutch.
•
Install new belt by reversing above procedure.
WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”
JAM NUT
DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAR-
EST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
OPERATING
ARM
NUT “A”
1-3/4"
The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually
push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake
needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.
TO ADJUST BRAKE
•
Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and en-
gage parking brake.
•
Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut
“A” on brake rod.
•
If distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen jam nut and turn
nut “A” until distance becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut
against nut “A”.
•
Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in
“transmission engaged” position.
•
Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated
above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is
still greater than five (5) feet in highest gear, further
maintenance is necessary. Replace brake pads or
contact a qualified service center.
FIG. 27
CLUTCH
WIRE HARNESS
TRANSMISSION
INPUT PULLEY
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