Craftsman 917.275764 owner manual Transaxle Motion Control LE VER Neutral Adjustment, Ment

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Engine Pulley J

Clutching Idler _

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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 neutral

(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/CAMBER

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)-1__

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 Days on Battery Year on TractorGeneral Operation IV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service Product AgreementsKeys Install Steering Wheel Tools Required for AssemblyAssemble Extension Shaft and Boot Install SeatCheck Battery To Roll Tractor OFF Skid See Operation section for locationCheck Brake System Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Property damage Know Your Tractor Attachment Clutch Lever UsedTo SET Parking Brake StoppingOperating in Reverse To Adjust Gauge WheelsUsing the Reverse Operation System To Operate MowerTowing Carts and Other Attach Ments To Operate HillsTo Transport Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMowing Tips MA,.TE.A.SCCE.EOULE General RecommendationsBlade Care Check Operator Presence SystemCheck Reverse Operation ROS System Blade RemovalEngine Lubrication AIR Filter Clean AIR ScreenEngine OIL Filter Engine Cooling SystemSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltMent Transaxle Motion Control LE VER Neutral AdjustmentTransmission Removal Replacement To Start Engine with a Weak BAT TeryTo Remove Hood and Grill AS- Sembly Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Preliminary Setting To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor EngineEngine OIL BatteryTractor CylindersChoked ProblemCause Correction Start EngineProblem Cause ContProblem Cause Correction OFFOlllll,o Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive 45% Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Optional Equipment KEY PartTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Description Wheels & TiresTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Includes 206 KEY Part Description 434 1006 601 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 141 495931 Kit-Choke Strap-Starter Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Degrees MAXSearsBrands,LLC

917.275764 specifications

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