Craftsman 917.273642 manual To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment, To Remove Wheel for Repairs

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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

 

Cove r --......_,

Square Key

i

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

A(_,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 "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.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

1.BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

2.RED cable last from both batteries.

 

 

02614

Weak or Dead

Fully Charged

Battery

 

Battery

REPLACING

BATTERY

_WARNING:

Do

not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,

rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

1.Lift hood to raised position.

2.Remove terminal guard.

3.Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

4.Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

5.Reinstall terminal guard.

6.First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

7.Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with re- maining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely

8.Close terminal access doors.

9.Close hood.

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Contents Criiftsmhn Limitedwarrantyon Craftsmanridingequipment General Operation II. Slope Operation Service Safe Handling of GasolineIII. Children General Service Repair Protection Agreements Sears Installation ServiceCustomer Responsibilities For Future Use To Drive Tractor OFF Skid HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check BatteryAdjust Seat Unpack CartonCheck for Proper Position ALL Belts Reposition Right Rear Gauge WheelDischarging Check Brake SystemChecklist @@@@ Tractor Stopping To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo SET Parking Brake To USE Throttle ControlTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To TransportADD Gasoline Towing Carts and Other Attach MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level Automatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsMaintenance Schedule General RecommendationsOperator Presence System BatteryTractor Blade CareTransaxle Pump Fluid Engine LubricationEngine Cooling System Engine OIL FilterAIR Filter MufflerTo Remove Mower To Install MowerDisengaged FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Check and Adjust BrakeBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length To Replace Motion Drive Belt Lever Neutral AdjustmentReplacement Transaxle Motion ControlTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentReplacing Battery Interlocks and Relays To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFinal Setting To Adjust CarburetorPreliminary Setting Acceleration TestCylinders Engine Fuel SystemEngine OIL OtherStart ProblemCause Correction Loss of power CauseProblemcause CorrectionSchematic Tractor - Model NumberElectrical Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917,273642 Chassis and Enclosures Part Description Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917.273642 Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,273642 EngineTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly KEY PartDecals Wheels Tires KEYTractor - Model Number 917,273642 Lift Assembly 144 ,.....4s Tractor - Model Number 917,273642 Mower DeckTractor - Model Number Mower Deck STDPage Tractor - Model Number Hydro Geartransaxle -- Model Number 750x.625783J Tractor Model Number Briggs ENGINE-MODEL Number 31P777, Type Number 0348-E1105137 276 Dimensions Given in U.S. inches Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXYour Home

917.273642 specifications

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