Craftsman 917.270814 owner manual To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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Gearshift Lever

Neutral

 

Lock Gate

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Adiustment

Bolt

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TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steedng wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steedng wheel end 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 dng and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

Repair tire and reassemble.

On roar 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.

Washers

Retaining

Ring

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

I! your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See 'BATTERY" in the MAINTANCE section o this manual).

11"jumper cables" are used for emergenc, 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 t_ 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.

=Positive" (+)

"Negative" (-}

 

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Axle Cover

Square Key

 

(Rear Wheel Only)

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