Craftsman 917.259592 owner manual Service AN Adjustments, To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment

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SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS

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TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual

WASHERS

RETAINING

FRONT WHEEL TOE-INICAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor° If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toeqn or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 28)

•Block up axle securely

oRemove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not !ose),

o Repair tire and reassemble,

,On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key.

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

oReplace axle cover

NOTE: To seat tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer° Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion,,

AXLE COVER

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_SQUARE KEY (REAR

WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 28

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