Craftsman 917.289030, 917.289031 owner manual Front Wheel TOE-IN!CAMBER

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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 neutral

(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, Lever_

_

/" -_., _ Adjustment Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

tf steering wheel cross bars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned

straight forward, remove steering 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

!.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)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

,_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries_

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged, (See "BATTERY" 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 -

I.Connectone end ofthe RED cabletothe 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 Lawn Tracto Sears Craftsman Help LineCraftsman Limited Warranty TWO Years on Tractor Days on BatteryGeneral Operation Service Safe Handling of Gasoline Slope OperationIII. Children General Service Specifications 1tlt11111t Adapter Tools Required for Assembly Assemble Extension Shaft and BootInstall Steering Wheel Install SeatCheck Battery To Roll Tractor OFF SkidLabel Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake System@@@ Know Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROSHOW to USE Your Tractor to SET Parking Brake To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightStopping Mower Blades Ground DriveMower Towing Carts and Other Attach MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Maintenance BeforeSchedule Blade Care Blade RemovalBattery To Clean Battery and TerminalsTransaxle Cooling BeltsCleaning Clean AIR ScreenIN-LINEFUEL Filter AIR FilterService or Adjustments To Install MowerTractor To Remove Mower To Level Mower Housing SID E-TO-S IDE AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustm ENT Belt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltBelt Removal To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN!CAMBER To Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Remove Hood and Grill ASSembly To Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingFinal Setting Acceleration TestTractor Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersProblem Cause CorrectionEngine will not turn over Problem Poor Cut uneven CuttingMower WillEngine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse CausecorrectionSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXGARANTiA Limitada DE Craftsman Page IV. Remolque DE LA GasolinaGenerales Page DEL Hoja de pendiente Llaves Herramientas Necesarias Para EL Montaje Antes DE Remover EL Tractor DELA Corredera Adjunte EL VolanteVerifique LA Bateria Para Hacer Rodar EL TractorRevision DE LA Presion DE LAS Llantas DA DE Todas LAS CorreasLista DE Revision @@@ Macho DE LA Palanca DE Levanta Pedal DEL EMBRAGUE/FRENO Se usaComo Usar SU Tractor MientoPara Moverse Hacia Adelante Y HA CIA AtrasPara Parar LAS Cuchillas DE LA Sega Usar EL Sistema DE FuncionamientoPara Operar EN Cerros Para Transpo RtarMotor Arranque CON Tiempo FRO 50 Y Menos Consejos Para SegarGenerales Tabla DE Lubricacion Antes DE CadaImportante Llantas Virifiiz S1STEMA Presencia OperadorCuidado DE LA Cuchilla Nales Enfriamiento DEL TransejeCorreas LUBRICACI6NBujias Tractor Para Remover LA Segadora Para Instalar LA SegadoraPara Nivelar LA Caja DE LA Sega DoraAjuste DE Lado a Lado Ajuste Desde Adelante Hacia ATR,SDE Impulsion SegadoraIMPULSI6N DE Movimiento Para Adjuntar LOS Cables DE Empalme Para Remover LOS CABLES, Invierta EL OrdenReemplazar LA Bateria Para Cambiar LA Bombilla DE LA LUZ DelanteraPara Ajustar EL Cable DE Control DE LA ACELERACI6N Ajuste PreliminarAjuste Final Prueba DE LA AceleracionAceite DEL Motor OtrosIdentificacion DE Problemas SearsEl motor suena pero noarranca Problema Vibraci6n excesiva El tractor se port en marcha atr&sMa corte-disparejo Problema Las cuchillasMala descarga del csped Page Page OPERAClON Segura Ea/rs

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