Sears EZ3 917.258542 - Manual (Page 23)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD­
JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28)
The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever
is in the neutral (N) (took gate) position. The adjustment is
preset at the factory; however, if adjustment Is needed,
proceed as follows:
• Make sure transaxle is tn neutrai (N).
• Loosen two locknuts on tie rod,
• Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutrai
lock gate on fender console.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal {left to right)
when wheelsare positioned straightforward, 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
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 29) -
Block up axle securely.
Remove axie cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal,
Repair tire and reassemble.
Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axie groove.
Replace axle cover
REAR WHEEL -
Block rear axle securely.
Remove five (5) hub boits to allow wheel removal
Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub
boits securely,
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to
slow teaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
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TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 30}
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener­
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks,flame
and smoking materials away from bat­
teries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
* •
If your battery is too weak to start the engine. It should be
recharged, if “jumper cables” are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure;
IMPORTANT; YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A
12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES,
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
* Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.
• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA­
TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
■ Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.
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