Craftsman 917.27538 owner manual Transaxle Motion Control LE VER Neutral Adjustment, Ment

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Engine Pulley

Clutching Idler _

Stationary Idler j

Center Span ............

Keeper

Transmission

Input Pulley

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 con- trol lever until tractor does not move forward 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.

Motion Control

LeverLock

Gate

Adjustment

Bolt

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

(Rear Wheel Only) I"/_

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

26this manual).

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