Craftsman 917.27207 Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment, To Start Engine with a Weak

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TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL 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.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retainin(

Ring

Axle

Cover

i

Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

Gearshift Lever

Neutral Lock Gate

 

Adjustment Bolt

BATTERY

,_CAUTION: Lead-acidbatteries 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 "BA'I-I'ERY"in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual).

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

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

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

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other vehical must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor

battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

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

2.Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

3.Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

1.Block up axle securely.

2.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains 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.

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.

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Contents ICRRFTSMRN+I Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery General Operation II. Slope OperationDo not IV. Service III. ChildrenSafety is Involved 3APACITY Repair AgreementCustomer Responsibilities Steering WheelInsert Tools Required For Assembly Howto SET Upyourtractor Check BatteryBefore Removingtractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel To Removetractor from CartonInstall Seat Install Mulcher Plate ChecklistRlR N H L Knowyourtractor Attachment Clutch Lever UsedParking Brake Lever Locks To Adjust Mower Cutting Height Howto Useyourtractor To SET Parking BrakeTo USE Throttle Control To Move Forward and BackwardTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Operate On Rills To TransportTowing Carts and Other Attachments Before Startingthe Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start EngineLevel Mower Housing MOWlNGTIPS Mower should be properly leveled forMaintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBrake Operation TiresOperator Presence System Blade CareClean AIR Screen Clean AIR Intakfjcooling AreasBelts Transaxle CoolingAIR Filter Spark PlugsEngine OIL Filter MufflerCleaning To Install MowerTractor To Remove Mower To Level Mower Housing Underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Raise mower to its highest positionBelt Installation To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment BatteryTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a WeakReplacing Battery To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysEngine CableSeats in carburetor may result if turned in too tight SrPecedetCTractor Engine Fuel SystemEngineoil CylindersTroubleshooting Chart ProblemCause Correction EngineProblemcause ExcessiveVibration Poor cut unevenBattery Will Not When turningMower blades will Not rotateSchematic Tractor - Model NumberElectrical 22 4152JBulb Light #1156 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 UricTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model Number Chassis and Enclosures 16983016 x 3/4 18 126938X BumperHoodTRACTOR- Model Number Ground Drive 11G150 166Transaxle Engine146682 Return BrakeTractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917.272070 Steering Assembly 139768154427 Fitting, GreaseSpark Arrester 170548 Control, Throttle 17720410Brn/Dbr Guard 158990Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Blk 720504121700O16 13/32Decals Wheels & TiresTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 1718173288 Link Front 163552Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck TRACTOR--MODEL Number Mower Deck 41A PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- Model Number 206-545C Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatheri Rod, push IGNITION/ELECTRICAL Blower Housing and Bafflesi 12-041-02-S Gasket Air Cleaner 12-113-53-S Decal Air Cleaner Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm12-096o24-S 12-083-f2-SKk t,J Starting System Crankshaftj Exhaust Kit, fuel Page Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillGet it fixed, at your home or ours

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