Craftsman 917.272233 Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

1.Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in thissection of this manual.)

2.Disconnect clutch wire hamass.

3.Remove clutch Iocator.

4.Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

5.Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt upwards from trensaxle pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

6.Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around electdc clutch.

7.Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

ElectricClutch Clutch_

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Idler--""-

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Transaxle

Pulley

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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) (look 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.

Gearshift Lever

Neutral

BoR Lock

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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 rot and corrosion.

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