Craftsman 917.273481 manual Transmission Removal Replacement, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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BELT INSTALLATION -

1.Carefully work new belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the

input pulley.

2.Slide belt into the center span keeper.

3.Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley.

4.Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler.

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).

Engine Puiley_

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/

REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before op- erating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANS- MISSION" in the Operation section of this manual.

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.

Waalqers

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.

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.

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Contents 20.0 HP, 42 Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentII. Slope Operation General OperationDo not IV. ServiceIII. Children Across Sears Installation Service Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Repair Protection AgreementsSteering Tools Required for Assembly Howto SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery To Remove Tractor fromAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck Install SeatCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mulcher PlateCheck Brake System Check Deck Levelness@@@@@ Lift Lever Know Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake Howto USE Your TractorEngine To Move Forward BackwardTo Operate On Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Mulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor BatteryOperator Presence System Blade RemovalTransaxle Pump Fluid EngineLubrication Clean AIR Screen To Service PRE-CLEANERAIR Filter Spark PlugsTractor CleaningTo Remove Mower Ground...J To Check Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Belt RemovalFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission Removal ReplacementTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a Weak BAT- TeryInterlocks and Relays To Replace Headlight BulbTo Replace Fuse To Remove Hood and Grill AS- SemblyEngine To Adjust Choke ControlAcceleration Test Final SettingFuel System BatteryEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Chart Cause ProblemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting ChartSlow OFFLlllll Tractor - Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Ignition Tractor - Model Number ElectricalCover, Terminal Tractor - Model Number 917.273481 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.273481 Chassisand Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive 19131316 134683175456 16xTractor - Model Number 917.273481 Steering Assembly Lock 3645J Tractor - Model Number EngineTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires Tractor - Model Number Decals175542426 159466 Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly15947I Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 17 175689 TrunnionTractor - Model Number Mower Deck 1o3 //y,1I185488 138017137645 123713XOE= 170352 170351170357 170359Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj 24-294-13-S Blower Housing and Bafflesj 545016-S Housing, blower12-086-14-S Starting System Linkage, choke Engine Controls KEY Part NO. noCRANKS,AFTIEXHAUST Exhaust Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 6E/AR

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