Craftsman 917.271815 owner manual To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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Gearshift Lever

Neutral

Lock Gate

 

Adjustment

Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) 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 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 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.

Washers

Retaining

Ring

TO START ENGINEWITH AWEAK BATTERY

_II,CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and

smoking materials away from batteries.

Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery istoo weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATIERY" in the

MAINTENANCE section of this manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting,follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor isequipped witha 12 volt negative grounded system. The other vehical must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start othervehicles.

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" (-)

_LH _ll

._ _nel Bolt]_

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Axle Cover

Square Key

 

 

(Rear Wheel Only)

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Contents Craftsmiihi Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery General Operation II. Slope OperationDo not IV. ServiceIII. Children Page Repair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesSeat To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Before Removing Tractor From Skid Attach Steering WheelInstall Seat Function of controlsCheck Tire Pressure Install Mulcher PlateDischarging Check Deck LevelnessChecklist Free Wheel Know Your Tractor PlungerStopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake To USE Throttle ControlTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate Mower ShoulderTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleLubrication Chart Before Each USEBlade Care Brake OperationOperator Presence System Blade RemovalBelts BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingSpark Plugs Clean AIR ScreenMuffler IN-LINE Fuel FilterTractor CleaningTo Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust BrakeTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment To Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Attach Jumper CablesInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFinal Setting To Adjust Choke ControlPreliminary Setting Acceleration TestFuel System BatteryTractor Engine OILCause Correction Troubleshooting ChartProblem Engine valves out of adjustment OFF Problem CauseSlow Tractor --MODEL NU Mber Your Tractor iS26I Tractor --MODEL NU MB ER 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 AMPWire Loop ElectricalTractor Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model Numb ER Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model NU Mber Ground Drive Peerless 206-545C Belt, Center Span All component dimensionsTransaxle See Breakdown Bolt, Hex 7/16-20TRACTOR-- Model Number Steering6855M 175131 Axle AssemblyTractor --MODEL N Umber Engine 17720408 Tractor Model NU MberThrot Paddle 144069Tractor --MODEL Number Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires Tractor -- Model NU MberDecals Tractor -- Model Number Lift Assembly 17 165689 Trunnion Tractor --MODEL Number Lift AssemblyLift Lever Inner Wire Assembly Tractor --MODEL Number Tractor -- Model Number Mower Deck7O 8A Lever Dowel PinBearing 5/8 792076A 792085APage 297 643 3341 267 LABEL-EMISSION Engine Gasket SETKEY Part NO. no Wrench-Spark Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Www,larco11 Sears.RoebtxkandCo

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