Craftsman 917.27184 Transmission REMOVAUREPLACE- Ment, To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment

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TRANSMISSION REMOVAUREPLACE- MENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to dght) 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 your nearest 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 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,

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

If yourbattery istoo weak to startthe engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATfERY" in the

MAINTENANCE section of thismanual). If "jumpercables"are used for emergency _ting, fo#ow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Yourtractoris equipped with a 12 voltnegative grounded system.The other vehical must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system. Do notuse yourtractor battery to startother 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.

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.

"Positive" (+)

"Negative" (-)

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Square Key ------.._=_-'

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

_1_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteriesgenerate e_plosivegases. Keep spanks,flame and smoking materialsaway from batteries.

Always wear eye protectionwhen around batteries.

REPLACING BATTERY

/&CAUTION: 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.

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Contents ICRRFTSMRNel Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery General Operation Slope OperationIV. Service III. ChildrenSafety is Involved Repair Agreement 17/32 x 1-3/16x 12 Gauge Before Removingtractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton Install Seat Packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractorCheck Brake System Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts To Convert to Bagging or DischargingChecklist Before YOU Operate and EnjoyRlR N H L Engine speed Howto Useyourtractor StoppingTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To TransportADD Gasoline Towing Carts and Other AI-FACHMENTSBefore Startingthe Engine Check Engine OIL Level To Start EngineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP PurgetransmissionMowingtips Mulching MowingtipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication Chart Before Each USEOperator Presence System Brake OperationTires Blade CareTransaxle Pump Fluid BeltsTransaxle Cooling Engine LubricationEngine Cooling RNS Clean AIR ScreenTo Service PRE-CLEANER AIR FilterTo Level Mower Housing CleaningTo Install Mower TractorBelt Removal SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust BrakeTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment With Parking BrakeReplacing Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Transmission REMOVAUREPLACE- MentEngine Final Setting To Adjust CarburetorPreliminary Setting Acceleration TestEngine Fuel System To Clean Battery and TermiTractor Engine OILCorrection ProblemCause Troubleshooting Chart CauseChart CorrectionSchematic Tractor - Model NumberTRACTOR- Model Number Lectrical Electrical KEY Part DescriponTractor -- Model Number 917.271840 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.271840 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. no DescriptionTractor - Model Number 3ROUND Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917.271840 Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Engine Optional EquipmentEngine TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.271840 Seatassembly Part KEY DescriptionWheels &TIRES KEY PartTRACTOR- Model Number Lift Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION \ ..-% !i Tractor - Model Number Mower DeckTRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271840 Mowerdeck Rim 316x1.5Ox.1046 Instructionmanual 5a4P75 5o91 Gasket SETKEY Part NO. no RPM261463 Page Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Sighting Not Across Hill GuideGet it fixed, at your home or ours