Craftsman 917.258692 manual Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT, To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment

SERVICE AND

IMPORTANT; MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER tS

POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS

_ND ELECTRtO "CLUTCH WIRE CONNECTION IS

;ECURE.

ELECTRIC		_CLUTCH LOCATOR
CLUTCH	_"'_.,
UPPER	BELT_

KEEPER /

LOCATOR "'"

TABS

CLUTCHING "_''"

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

TRANSMiSSiON*',-.

iNPUT PULLEY

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FIG, 29

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See

Fig, 30)

The motion con=rot lever has been preset at the factory and adjustmenl should nst be necessary,

If for any reason the motion control tever will no! hotd Its pesltloe while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of transmission.

•Park tractor on level surface Stop tractor by turning

ignition key to "OFF" position, and engage parking brake.

•Adjust motion control lever by tightening adjustment locknut one hall (1/2) turn

NOTE: If for any reason the eftod Io move the motion control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above

adjustment procedure by loosening ]ocknut 1/4 to 1/2 turn. Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removat for service or replacement, tt should be purged after retnstatlatfon and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMtS* SION" in the Operation section of this manual

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FIG, 30

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

!1steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (Ieft to dgh0 when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove sleep ing wheat and reassemble per InstrUctions in the Assembly section of this manual

ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT WHEEl. TOE4NICAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adiustable on your tractor, tf damage has occurred to affect the front wheel tee4n or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 31)

•Block up axle securely,

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel conlains a square key - Do no! 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 sealanl also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RiNG

AX2OVER

_'"_BGUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG, 31

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig° 32)

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ate explosive gases,, Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat-

terios, Always wear eye protection

l&CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- when around batterles_

tf your battery ls too weak to start the engine, tt should be recharged, tf "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 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 batten/, taking care not to shorl against chassis,

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable Io the NEGA- TIVE (-) terminal of lully charged battery

•Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, awaylrom fuel tankand battery

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

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

24 " RED cable last from both batteries