Craftsman 917.273392 Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU- Tral Adjustment, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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5.Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

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

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Center

Clutchin

Keeper

Stationary Idler

Transaxle

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

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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

I

Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

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.

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917.273392 specifications

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