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REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT

WHEN MOUNTING TIRES, UNLESS BEADS

ARE SEATED, OVER INFLATION CAN

CAUSE AN EXPLOSION

12. Rear Wheel Replacement

For rear wheel replacement, follow instructions under 'TIRE

CARE, "page 24

Coat axis with grease to prevent corrosion or rust accumulation

and eventual seizing of wheel hub to axle shaft.

WHEN REPLACING WHEELS ON THE

TRACTOR THEY MUST BE MOUNTED

WITH THE LONG HUB SIDE TOWARD THE

CENTER OF THE TRACTOR INCORRECT

INSTALLATION COULD AFFECT LATERAL

STABILITY (SEE FIG 46)

13. Transaxle Shifter Linkage Positioning and Adjust

ment

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in

the neutral (bckgaie) position (Fig. 47) The adjustment is preset

at the factory; however if adjustment is needed, proceed as

follows

a Make sure transaxte is in neutral

b Using a 7/16' wrench, loosen two (2) locknuts on tie rod

(Fig 48 - inset)

c Turn center rod (Fig 48 • inset) until gearshift lever falls

into neutral lock gate on fender console (Fig 47)

d Tighten locknuts securely

j 4 Storage

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to

be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt,

grease, leaves, etc , give blades and underside of housing a good

coat of grease or rust preventative Store in a chan dry area

a Fuel System

It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or

tank during storage. Also, experience indícales that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids

during storage. Acidt gas can damage the fuel system of an

Engine while in storage To avoid engine problems, the fuel

system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer

b Engine OH

Drain (with engine warm) oil and replace with clean engine

oil. (see chart on page 15}

c Cylinders

1 Remove spark plugs

2. Pour 29.5ml (one ounce) of oil through spark plug

hole into cylinder

3 Turn ignition key to 'START' position for a few

seconds to distribute oil

4 Replace with new spark plugs

d Battery

1 Prior to storage, clean terminals and top of battery

2 Disconnect cable from positive side of battery.

After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging.

0 General Cleaning

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc of all foreign matter

f Store in a clean, dry area

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