Craftsman 917.270822 owner manual To Start Engine with Aweak Battery

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Engine

Idler

Stationar

Idler

Input Pulley

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NUETRAL ADJUSTMENT

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

be necessary.

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

Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move for- ward or backward.

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

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

Move motion control lever to the neutral

(N)(lock gate) position.

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 po-

sition, follow these steps:

Loosen the adjustment bolt.

Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2

inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

Start engine and test.

If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.

Lever Neutral Lock

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steeringwheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi- tioned straight forward, remove steenng

wheel and reassembleper 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 authorized service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

Repair tire and reassemble.

On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove,

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, i_re sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers_

Retaining k _

Ring I\

Axle

L JS_ -JJIII

Square Key -- j _

(Rear Wheel Only)'-'-

TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BATTERY

_,CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batter- ies. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the en- gine, 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 negative grounded system.

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt i stmentnegative grounded system. Do not use

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE MENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be pur_led after reinstallation and before op-

erating the tractor. See "PURGETRANS-

MISSFON in the Operation section of this manual.

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

O ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against chassis.

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

24 charged battery.

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