Sears 917.25156 owner manual Sand AD,!NTS, Front Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment, Front Wheel Camber

Page 25

SAND AD,!NTS

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary..

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig_28) -

o Position front wheels straight ahead°

,Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions "A" and "B")_

°Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension "B"°

TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 28 and 29) -

•Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod°

°Adjusttie rod until dimension "A" is 1/8" to 1/4" lessthan dimension "B".

,Tighten jam nuts securely.

=B ....... I

_----- A------H

FIG. 28

ADJUSTMENT ! SLEEVES

JAM

TIE ROD

FIG. 29

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor, If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,

contact your nearest authorized service center/depart- ment°

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

FIG. 30

REAR WHEEL -

"Block rear axle securely°

•Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

°Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 31)

ate explosivegases. Keepsparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat- CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- 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 A12 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_

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

-BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

°RED cable last from both batteries.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 30) -

°Block up axle securely°

°Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal.

•Repair tire and reassemble°

°Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

oReplace axle cover..

\

"POSiTiVE" (+)

"NEGATIVE" (-)

25

FIG. 31

 

Page 24 Page 26
Image 25
Page 24 Page 26
Contents For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number III, Children Slope OperationLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Maintenance AgreementCustomer Responsibilities ModelTable of Contents Performance Engine MaintenanceParts bag contents not shown full size Parts Bag Contents ShownHardware Pack Parts packed separately in cartonTo R Emove Tracto R from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonInstall Seat See Fig Connect Battery See FigChecktirepressure Check Brake SystemCheck Mower Levelness Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts FrontAll assembly instructionshave been completed ChecklistLock OperationKnow Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo USE Choke Control See Fig To Move Forward and BackwardAtion To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To Operate Mower See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig Before Startling the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Mowing TipsFreewheel lever while the engine is run- ning Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendatuons 4FRONTWHEELTractor Customer ResponsibilitiesEngine Clean AIR Screen See FigTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidCustomer R Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Install Mower Ervice and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigImportant Deck Must be Level SIDE-TO-SIDE. if AdjustmentsElectric clutch should provide years of service, To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Motion Control LeverTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentSand AD,!NTS Front Wheel CamberTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Attachment Lift SpringInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigsOther StorageEngine OIL Important IT is Important to Prevent GUMProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting POmNTSWorn/damaged mower drive bait 3 Frozen idler pulley Troubleshooting PointsTractor - Model Number Wiring Insulated ClipsElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor -- Model Number1815 913 47120 37 5 ,----47 560 100 103 102 Chassis and EnclosuresKEY Part Description TRACTOR-- Model Number73640400 74180412R101 123800X Ground DrivePulley Idler 142576Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Engine Tractor .- Model NumberEngine REPAmR PartsSeat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsKEY Part 318 30 10 \ 4113 2O 19 Lift AssemblyTractor - Model Number 436 Mower Deck130832 850857 10030600 Repair PartsTractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle -- Model Number KEY Part Description NO. no Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number16-18 x 1-3/4 16-18 x 3,5Screw, Socket Hydro Gear Pump Model Number BU-10L-122Kohler Engine Model Number CV22S, Type Number 28-1Crankcase KEY Part NO. no Cylinder HEADP,/ALVE/BREATHER KEY Part NO. no Description18 17 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY Part Description Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part NO. no DescriptionAIR Intake KEY Part 14- 15 Starting SystemStarting System KEY Part Description Tractor --MODEL Number 917,251560OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part NO. no Description Engine Controls KEY Part DescriptionCV22S, Type Number Kohler Engine Model NumberExhaust Kohler Engine ,- Model Number CV22S, Type Number TRACTOR-- Model Number 917,251560IJJi For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Replacement Parts Engine Model NO. CV22-PS67515 Part Number Part Description
Top Page Image Contents