Sears Craftsman EZ3 917.259581 Manual Del Propietário página 24

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TRANSA×LE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-
JUSTMENT
(See Figs, 26 and 27}
The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever
is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is
preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,
proceed as follows:
o Make sure transaxle is in neutrai (N).
o Loosen two locknuts on tie rod.
o Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral
lock gate on fender console.
o Tighten Iocknuts securely.
FIG. 26
LOCKNUTS
CENTER ROD
FiG. 27
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer°
ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly
section of this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE4N/CAlVIBER
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 REPAmRS
(See Fig, 28)
o BIock up axle securely.
Remove axle cover, retaaning ring and washers to allow
wheet removat (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose).
o Repair tire and reassemble.
o On rear wheets only: align grooves anrear wheel hub
and axle. Insert square key.
o Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
° Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts deaier. Tire sealant atso prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
WASHERS
AXLE COVER
SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 28
TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BATTERY
See Fig. 29)
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate e×plosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
terieso Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery astoo weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged, ff "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.
o Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-
TIVE (-) termina! of fully charged battery.
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