Craftsman 917.273763 owner manual Transaxle Motion Control LE- VER Neutral Adjustment

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Engine Pulley_

Clutching Idler

Stationary

Center Span

Keeper

Transmission

Input Pulley

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE- VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

1.Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

2.Start engine and move motion con- trol lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.

3.Hold motion control lever in that posi- tion and turn engine off.

4.While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

5.Move motion control lever to the neutral

(N)(lock gate) position.

6.Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the

tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

1.Loosen the adjustment bolt.

2.Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

3.Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

4.Start engine and test.

5.If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.

Motion Control

Lock

Gate

Adjustment

Bolt

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/

REPLACEMENT

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 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

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).

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Contents Crrftsmrni Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. ServiceDo not Page Repair Protection Agreements Sears Installation ServiceCustomer Responsibilities Steering To Remove Tractor from Howto SET UP Your TractorTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering WheelCheck Battery AdjTo Convertto Bagging or Discharging Install Mulcher PlateCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsH L I,,I Know Your Tractor To Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake Ground DriveTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate on HillsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolineAutomatictransmissionwarmup Purge TransmissionMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBlade Removal BatteryOperator Presence System To Sharpen BladeLubrication Transaxle Pump FluidBelts Clean AIR Screen Spark PlugsCleaning Protect painted surfaces with automotive Type waxTractor Service or AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove MowerBelt Removal To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Adjust Brake Belt InstallationTo Check and Adjust Brake To Check BrakeTo Adjust Steering Wheel Align Ment Transaxle Motion Control LE- VER Neutral AdjustmentTransmission Removal Replacement To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Fuse Replacing BatteryInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AS- SemblyPreliminary Setting To Adjustthrottle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor EngineFuel System BatteryTractor Troubleshooting Chart ProblemCause VibrationSlow OFFTractor - Model Number Schematic O111LACKTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917.273763 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor --MODEL Number Chassis and Enclosures 212 Insert Lens ReflectiveTractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive 561Tractor - Model Number 917.273763 Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917.273763 Steeringassembly Tractor - Model Number Engine KEY PartTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Tractor - Model Number Decals Wheels & TiresTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck KEY Part NO. no Description Zr- c Tractor Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number437 084 \WZI o1lo= ql 13o03 31oi 7,,9 Governor Crank Tractor - Model Number Label-EmissionsSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 6E/ R

917.273763 specifications

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