Craftsman 917.275632 manual Ment, To Remove Wheel for Repairs

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Electric

Clutch

_ -- Clutch

Locator

Clutching -----

Idler

Stationary J

Idler

Center Span/_

 

....

 

, h

Transaxle

_

 

 

Keeper

......I1_

Harness

Pulley

 

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:

1.Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move

freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

2.Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

3.Position the gear shift lever in the neu- tral (N) position.

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

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

Neutral Lock Gate

Gearshift

f

 

/

 

...... ,,,

Adjustment Bolt

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) v

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).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1.Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

2.Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

3.Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

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Contents Crrftsmrn Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation II1. Children Service Safe Handling of GasolineII. Slope Operation IV, TowingGeneral Service Customer Responsibilities Repair Protection AgreementsAdjust Seat Check BatteryUnpack Carton Check Brake System Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts To Drive Tractor OFF SkidFast Reverse Tractor Stopping To SET Parking BrakeTo USE Throttle Control To Move Forward and BackwardROS on Using the Reverse Operation SystemOperating in Reverse To Operate MowerMents ADD GasolineMowing Tips OAT General RecommendationsBlade Removal Blade CareTo Sharpen Blade Battery AIR Filter Clean AIR ScreenEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Install Mower Service or AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower To Level Mower Housing To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltMent To Remove Wheel for RepairsInterlocks and Relays Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill AS- SemblyFinal Setting To Adjust CarburetorPreliminary Setting EngineEngine OIL Fuel SystemCylinders 3ORRECTION ProblemCause Start EngineProblem CorrectionProblem Cause OFFSchematic Tractor - Model NumberElectrical Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,275632 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.275632 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part DescriptionPage Tractor - Model Number 917,275632 Ground Drive 875Steering KEY Part Description Optional Equipment Spark ArresterTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly KEYWheels & Tires DecalsKEY Part NO. no Lift Assembly Tractor - Model4oi€ Tractor - Model Number 917,275632 Mower DeckTractor - Model Number Mower Deck 850857Numbers Here KEY Part NO. no Description144I 24o Manual 697127 Crankshaft Choke 690947 Seal-Oil KEY Part Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXYour Home

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