Craftsman 917.2754 owner manual To Remove Wheel for Repairs

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TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE- VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

1.Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

2.Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move for- ward or backward.

3.Hold motion control lever in that posi- tion and turn engine off.

4.While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

5.Move motion control lever to the neu- tral (N) (lock gate) position.

6.Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the

tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

1.Loosen the adjustment bolt.

2.Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

3.Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

4.Start engine and test.

5.If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.

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TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/

REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the

tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER

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 a Sears or other qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1.Block up axle securely.

2.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - Do not lose).

3.Repair tire and reassemble.

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

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

5.Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant

also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining Ring

Axle Cover

Square Key

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TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- TERY

_,WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT-

TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual).

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Contents Jcrrftsmrnj Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentGeneral Operation IV, Towi NG ServiceSafe Handling of Gasoline General Service Customer Responsibilities Sears Installation ServiceRepair Protection Agreements Keys Install Steering Wheel For AssemblyInstall Seat Carton Unpack CartonOperation section for location Check BatteryCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts ChecklistChecktire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessProperty damage Lift Lever Plunger Used to release TractorTo SET Parking Brake To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Move Forward and Backward StoppingTo Operate Mower Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Stop Mower Blades Operating in ReverseMents To Start EngineBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level Purge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips General Recommendations AS YOU Complete Regular ServiceOperator Presence System Reverse Operation System ROS TractorBlade Removal To Sharpen BladeBattery AIR Filter Clean AIR ScreenEngine Cooling System Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Remove Mower To Install MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryTo Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CablePreliminary Setting EngineEngine OIL Fuel SystemCylinders Cause Correction ProblemStart ROS CauseOFF Problem Cause CorrectionPage Tractor - Model Number 917,275400 SchematicElectrical Part Description Electrical KEYTractor - Model Number 917,275400 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917.275400 Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Ground Drive CAD Tractor - Model Number 917,275400 Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917.275400 Steering Assembly KEY Part Optional EquipmentKEY Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires Decals159460 Tractor - Model Number Lift AssemblyTractor - Model Number 917,275400 Mower Deck TUV Tractor - Model Number Mower DeckLo8 Peerless Transaxle Model Number LTH2000 Tractor Model Number20@ 6170 763@ 142117 PTO Set Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Our Home

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