Craftsman 917.270831 owner manual To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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 your nearest

authorized service center/department.

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. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washer

Retaining

Ring

Axle

Cover

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Square Key.-'_

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BA'I-FERY

_1= 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 is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emer- gency 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

negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

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

battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

RED cable last from both'battedes.

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"Ne,

(-)

REPLACING BA'I'FERY

CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc.

Lift hood to raised position.

Remove terminal guard.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

Reinstall terminal guard.

First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

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Contents RRIIFTSMIIN General OPERATleN Service Slope OperationChildren Do notChine allgrass can hide obstacles Maintenanceagreement Customer ResponsibilitiesParts Bag contents shown full size Teering HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check Battery Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Attach Steering WheelInstall Mulcher Plate Install SeatTo Drive Tractor OFF Skid To Convert to Bagging or Discharging Attachment Reverse Neutral High Free WheelKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate on HillsTo Transport To Operate MowerBefore Starting the Enigne Check Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineTo Start Engine Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE AtesBrake Operation TiresOperator Presence System Blade CareBelts Transaxle CoolingEngine Muffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingTractor To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake Neutral AdjustmentBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBEREngine To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor Preliminary S EI-IINGAcceleration Test Battery TractorFuelsystem Engine OILProblem Cause CorrectionTroubleshootingchart Problem CauseTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Schematic Tractor - Model NumberConnected to Will Become Their BrightestTractor Model Number Electrical Tractor Model Number KEY Part DescriptionTractor Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor Model Number Chassis and Enclosures IY Part NO. noTractor Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescripionSteering Steering TRACTOR- Model NumberNO. NO. DES Tractor Model Number Engine Optional EquipmentTractor Mode L NUM BER Engine KEY Part NO. noSeat Assembly Tractor --MODEL NumberWheels and Tires Tractor Model NUM BER13EY Part KL=Y Part DescriptionTractor Model Number List Assembly 171e20Part NO. no Description Mower Deck TRACTOR- Modelnumber Mower Deck Part Description157 REF Part Description NO. noMST 15 .7 to INSTALL. Seerepair Instructionmanual 8i IolabelkitPump Repair KIT Carburetor KIT@ 20@ Gasket SETKEY Part NO. no KEY Part Description337 802592 Plug-Spark 822 693497 Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillSighting Guide Sears