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Retaining
Ring
Washers
Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
Axle
Cover
Adjustment Bolt
Neutral Lock Gate
Gearshift Lever
TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU-
TRAL ADJUSTMENT
The transaxle should be in neutral when
the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock
gate) position. The adjustment is preset
at the factory; however, if adjustment is
needed, proceed as follows:
1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
NOTE:
When the tractor rear wheels move
freely, the transaxle is in neu tral.
2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the
right rear wheel.
3. Position the gear shift lever in the neu-
tral (N) position.
4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE:
If additional clearance is needed
to get to ad just ment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheels have a square key - Do not
lose).
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE:
On rear wheels only: align
grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert
square key.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
NOTE:
To seal tire punctures and pre-
vent fl at tires due to slow leaks, purchase
and use tire sealant from your nearest
authorized service center/department.
Tire sealant also pre vents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BAT TERY
WARNING:
Lead-acid batteries gen-
er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame
and smoking ma te ri als away from bat-
ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when
around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT-
TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of
this man u al).
If “jumper ca bles” are used for emer gen cy
starting, follow this pro ce dure:
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.
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 ca ble
to the NEGA TIVE (-) 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 bat tery.
TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
hor i zon tal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars
horizontal. Tighten securely.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not
adjustable on your tractor. If dam age has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or
camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department.
Transaxle
Pulley
Stationary Idler
Clutching Idler
Engine Pulley
Center
Span
Keeper
For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
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