Craftsman 917.272054 Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment, To Remove Wheel for Repairs

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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 dght 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 Lock Gate

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may he purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining_

Ring

Axle

Square Key _

{Rear WheelOnly)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

,_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries

Adjustment Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hodzontal (left to dght) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steedng wheel and reassemble per

instructionsin the Assembly section of this manual,

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER 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 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 deg securely in axle groove.

5.Replace axle cover,

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from battedes. Always wear eye protection when around battades.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should he recharged. (See "BATTERY" 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 negative grounded system. The other vehical must also he a 12 volt negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACHJUMPER CABLES -

1.Connect each and 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 battedes.

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Contents Lawn Tractor For answers to your questionsLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery General Operation Mow only in daylight or good artificial lightI1. Slope Operation IV. Service Cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm Productspecifications Ooo Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attachsteeringwheel Install Seat Lower seat into operating position and sit in seatInstall Mulcher Plate To Convertto Bagging or DischargingChecktire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessBattery Reverse Forward Fast Ammeter Indicates charging + or discharging of battery KnowyourtractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height Howto Useyourtractor To SET Parking BrakeStopping Ground DriveTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills To TransportTowing Carts and Other Attachments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start EngineMulching Mowingtips Lubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Tractor To Clean Battery and Terminals Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas BeltsTo Service Cartridge AIR FilterEngine OIL Filter IN-LINE Fuel FilterCleaning To Install MowerTo Remove Mower Raise attachment lift lever to its highest positionTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Adjust Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltPulley To Replace Motion Drive BeltTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Remove Wheel for RepairsReplacing Battery To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorTo Clean Battery and Termi TractorEngine Fuel System Engine OILTroubleshootingchart ProblemCause CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionFor 30 seconds before Stopping engineSchematic TCR- Model NumberTRACTOR- -MODEL NUM BER Electrical TRACTOR-- Model Number Electrical NO. NO,DESCRIPTIONTractor - Model Number 917.272054 Chassis and Enclosures TRACTOR- -MODELNUMBER917.272054 Chassisandenclosures KEY Part NO, NO, DescriptionTRACTOR- -MODEL Number Ground Drive TRACTOR- Model Number Ground Drive X .1645/1865Shift Rate TRACTOR--MODEL Number Steering Assembly TRACTOR- Model Number 917.272054 Steeringassembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272054 Engine KEY Part DescriptionTRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.272054 Seatassembly DecaJ, V-Belt Schematic TRACTOR- Model Number DecalsWheels & Tires 99904TRACTOR- Model Number Liftassembly TRACTOR-- Model Number Mowerdeck TRACTORMODELNUMBER917--.272054 Mowerdeck STD693107Page TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272054 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- Model NUMBER206-545CRing Oil Seal 9 1Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breaiieri Crankcasi Gasket 25-186-01-S14-0 Blower Housing Baffles KEY Part Descripon 25-086-47.SStarting System Engine Controls OIL PAN / Lubrication KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Crankshaft Available ExhausPage Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 3s6-7278 Sears,com/patsdirect 178457 2.20,01 RD

917.272054 specifications

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