Bolens 135-688-000 - Manual (Page 14)

6. After engine stops completely, release the
clutch-brake pedal.
7. Position speed control lever as follows.
A. 7-speed units—Place speed control lever
in second position.
B. 6-speed units—Place speed control lever
between first and second position (hold in
this position).
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C. 4 and 5-speed units—Place speed c ontrol
lever in first position.
8. Remove the hairpin cotter and flat washer
from the ferrule on the speed control link.
9. Push the clutch-brake pedal backward by
hand as far as it will go using light pressure
and hold it in this position as you adjust the
ferrule on speed control link to line up with
the hole in clutch-brake pedal.
10. Secure with flat washer and hairpin cotier.
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The caster (forward slant of the king pin) and the
camber (tilt of the wheels out at the top) requ re no
adjustment. Automotive steering principles have
been used to determine the caster and carntpr on
the tractor. The front wheels should toe-in 1/8
inch.
To adjust the toe-in, follow these steps.
1. Remove the hex nut and lock washer, and
drop the tie rod end from the wheel bracket.
See figure 20.
2. Loosen the hex jam nut on tie rod.
3. Adjust the tie rod assembly for correct toe-in.
Hex Nut
Lock Washer
FIGURE 20.
Dimension “B” should be approximately 1/8" less
than Dimension “A.” See figure 21.
A.) To increase Dimension “B,” screw tie rod into
tie rod end.
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