27
Engine Pulley
02504
Retainer
Spring
Drive Belt
Tension
Handle
Transaxle Pulley
2498
Belt Keeper
Belt
Keeper
V-Idler
Clutch ing
Idler
Clutch ing
Flat Idler
Belt
Keeper
Flat Idler
Belt
Keeper
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/
RE PLACE MENT
Should your transmission require re mov al
for service or re place ment, it should be
purged after reinstallation and before op-
erating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS-
MIS SION” in the Operation sec tion of this
manual.
TRANSAXLE MOTION CON TROL LE-
VER NEUTRAL AD JUST MENT
The motion control lever has been pre set
at the factory and adjustment should not
be necessary.
1. Park Tractor on level surface. Stop
tractor by turning ignition key to “OFF”
position and engage parking brake.
2. Loosen the adjustment bolt in front of
the right rear wheel.
3. Move motion control lever to the neu-
tral position.
4. Tighten the adjustment bolt.
Ad just ment Bolt
02508
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL -
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal.
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
REAR WHEEL -
1. Block rear axle securely.
2. Remove fi ve (5) hub bolts to allow
wheel removal.
3. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace
and tighten hub bolts securely.
NOTE:
To seal tire punctures and prevent
fl at tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. 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:
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3sq
Retaining
Ring
Washers
Axle
Cover
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 damage has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or
camber, contact a qualifi ed service center.
BELT INSTALLATION -
1. Install new belt around engine pulley
fi rst, then around transaxle pulley and
lastly into all the idler pulleys.
2. Check to be sure belt is positioned cor-
rectly and is on proper side of all belt
keepers.
3. Engage the drive belt tension handle
and replace the retainer spring.
4. Reinstall mower.
