Craftsman 917.252560 manual Service AN, Adjustments

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SERVICE AN

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheeis are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-INICAMBER

The front wheet toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor, if damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe4n or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 27)

oBlock up axle securely.

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

o 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.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE COVER

(REARWHEELONLY)

FIG_27

ADJUSTMENTS

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 28)

CAUTION; Lead-acid batteries gener- J

and smoking materials away from bat- I ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame teries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged.. 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 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 NEGA- TIVE (-) terminal of ful{y charged battery.

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

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

oBLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery

o RED cable last from both batteries,

"POSITIVE" (+)

"NEGATIVE"(-)

PANEL

BOLT

FIG. 28

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Contents Model Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Customer Responsibqlitues Maintenance AgreementLIMITF.D 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Product SpfecufrcationsNIBE× ENGnNEE Accessories and AttachmentsMaintenance PerformanceHardware Pack 2Ve,dNuts1oBefore Rolung Tractor OFF Skid Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonPrepare Battery See Figs, 2A and 2B AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Install Seat See FigCheck Deck Levelness Install Battery See Figs a and 4BCheck TiRE Pressure Chck for Proper Position of ALL BeltsSee Figs a INSTALL Mulcher PlateASSE#BLY To Convert to BAGGaNG orOperatbon Know Your TractorOperation HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height Stopping See FigADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Transport To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig OpeiratuoMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleLubrication Chart Before Each USEBrake Operation Customer ResponsibilitiesTractor TiresEngine Cusyome ResponsubiuviesAIR Filter See Fig Spark Plugs Engine Cooling Fins See FigMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigDepress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig L,H. Suspension Arms Must be Removed from TractorTo Level Mower Housing Both Front Links Must be Equal in LengthTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigService AN AdjustmentsTo Replace Headlight Bulb EngineTo Remove Hood and Grill See Fig Final Setting Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Carburetor See FigsOther BatteryStorage Engine OILProblem Cause Troubleshooting PobntsCorrection Problem Cause Correction Troubleshootung PointsService Notes Connected to SchematicTractor - Model Number \.-JElectrical Tractor = = Model Number KEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures 3834KEY Part Tractor - Model NumberChassis and Enclosures NO. noRepair Parts DriveTractor =- Model Number F2000008Steering Assembly Grease Seat Assembly Tractor -- Model NumberWheels & Tires Tractor = Model NumberDecals Stem ValueEngine 1310KEY Part NO. no Engine144068 Tractor - Model Number Mower Lift 521 161718122365X Button Plunger Read T22512X Spring Mower Deck 33102LoHo KEY Part NO. noUNC Peerless Transaxle Model Number Ring Peerless Transaxle Model NumberPart Description U.S552 219A 24 634A552A 523104 103 Pumprepair KgT102 468267 414 653310 206304 305306 305A Part Description Briggs & STRATlrON Engine Model Number 42A707, Type NumberKEY IntakePart KEY PartPage Sight and Hold this Level with Only Ride UP and Down HillNot Across Hill Sighting Uide SKY Line or TreeOr Parts For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberPart Description