Craftsman 917.27268 manual Transmission Removal Replacement, Alignment, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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2.Slidebelt into the center span keeper.

3.Pull belt towardfront of tractorand roll aroundthe top grooveof engine pulley.

4.Install belt throughstationaryidler and clutchingidler.

5.Makesure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guidesand keepers.

6.Install mower(See "TO INSTALL MOWER"in this sectionof manual).

Engine Pulley-------_

Clutchingldler__1

Staci_niilYsl_ilr_

_t

Keeper

 

 

Transmission

_

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Input Pulley

/_

.... _

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL

LEVER 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.

Motion Control Lever

Neutral

Lock Gate

 

_, Adjustment Bolt

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/

REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before op- erating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANS-

MISSION" in the Operation section of this manual.

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 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

I

4.

Start

engine and test.

Square Key

--_

5.

If tractor still creeps, repeat above

(Rear Wheel

Only)

 

steps

until satisfied.

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