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TIE ROD ADJUSTMENT (Toe-In)
The caster (forward slant of the kingpin) and the camber
(tilt of the wheels out at the top) requires no adjustment.
Automotive steering principles have been used to determine
the caster and camber on the tractor.
The front wheels should be toe-in 1/8''. To adjust the toe-in,
loosen the hex jam nut, remove the elastic locknut, lift the
tie rod end out of the hole in the steering arm and screw
the tie-rod end in or out to make your adjustment. The
distance "B" must be less than "A" by 1/8". (see Figs. 15 &
16)
BATTERY CARE
Battery Failure — Many times new batteries are returned for
charging within a few days or a week after sale. Before re¬
turning the battery to the dealer who sold you the tractor,
make these following checks.
1. Was the battery fully charged when Installed? The dry-
pack battery should have been placed on a charger and
the specific gravity of the battery should read 1.265 to
1.275 before It was Installed in the tractor.
2. Were the battery terminals clean, greased and properly
tightened when the battery was installed?
3. Batteries are usually involved In ANY starting failure,
however, insufficient hours of driving, worn cables,
trouble In the electrical system, corroded connections,
slipping drive belt can cause a battery to become dis¬
charged without the battery being a fault.
TIE-ROD END
TIE-ROD
FIG. 16
SERVICING YOUR BATTERY
It is all right to use drinking water in your battery, exclud¬
ing mineral water.
Adding water to a battery cell will lower the specific gravity
of the electrolyte. Water should not be added unless the
tractor Is going to be run Immediately during freezing
weather.
Maintain electrolyte level in the battery to the level indi¬
cated on the top of the battery.
Keep the terminals clean and coated with grease.
BATTERY STORAGE
If your tractor Is to be stored during an off-season, the
battery should be removed from the tractor, placed on a
charger until the specific gravity reads 1.265 to 1.275 and
stored at approximately 720F. Batteries should not be
placed directly on cement as this will drain the battery. Re¬
charge to bring the specific gravity to normal before placing
It in the tractor after storage.
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