Sears 917.258542 owner manual Service, Transaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs

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TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28)

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position, The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:

•Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N)_

. Loosen two locknuts on tie rod.

Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral lock gate on fender console°

Tighten locknuts securely.

ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig_ 29) -

•Block up axle securely.

-Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal..

=Repair tire and reassemble.

•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axie groove.

°Replace axle cover

REAR WHEEL -

. Block rear axle securely.

= Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal

-Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely.

FIG. 27

__CKNUTS

/ _ CENTER ROD

FIG. 28

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (teft to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing 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/departmento

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local )arts dealer_ Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

FIG. 29

TO STARTENGINEWITHAWEAK BA'I-rERY

See Fig. 30)

CAUTION: Lead-acidbakeries gener-

ateexplosivegases. Keep sparks,flame and smoking materials away from bat-

teries, Always wear eye protection when around batteries,

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If 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 WITHA 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 fully charged battery.

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

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Contents For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number Model Number 917.258542 OwnersmanualIII. Children Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersMaintenance Agreement Index Performance Engine MaintenanceAttachments Pack Contents HardwareParts Bag contents shown ful! size Parts bag contents not shown full sizeUnpack Carton Connect Battery See FigsAssemble Extension Shaft and Boot Install Steering WheelCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsShoulder Bolt AssemblyInstall Mulcher Plate See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperati Know Your Tractor OperationTo Move Forward and Backward OperationTo Operate on Hills OPERAT!OTo Operate Mower See Fig To TransportMulching Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartCustomer Tires BatteryTractor Brake OperationLubrication CustomerRespon Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING CustoIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Engihe OiL Filter See FigIf AN Attachment Other than AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or Rvice AN AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing With Parking Brake Engaged To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER ServiceTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See FigsTo Replace Headlight Bulb ServiceAdjustments To Replace FuseAcceleration Test Service AdjustmentsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Carburetor See FigCylinders Fuel SystemEngine OIL Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsProblem Correction Troubleshooting PointsProblemcause Line SEA,SW,TOHPoSmON OptionalElectrical UNC KEY PartNO, NO, Description Chassis and Enclosures Stlt CHASS1SANDENCLOSURESKEY Part Description 121 88 87STL DriveFF2 Steering Assembly24035X Seat Assembly Repair PartsWheels & Tires Decals151300 Spark Arrester Engine Optional EquipmentREPAmR Parts 161718 Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Lift549 150 \KEY Part NO. no Mower Lift113 111 114 Mower Deck105 TUV Mower Deck KEY PartTorsion Brakes Peerless Transaxle Model Number 930-057A 792075 Part REF Part DescriptionEngine Controls J Blower Housing BafflesKohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526 AIR IntakeKEY Part NO. no Blower Housing and Baffles KEY Part DescriptionAIR Intake Engine Controls KEY Part NO. no Crankshaft KEY Part Description2227 Kohler ENGINE- Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather Not Illustrated 231 OIL PAN / Lubrication JIgnition ELECTRICAL,,I Starting SystemCrankcase KEY Part NO. no Ignition Electrical KEY Part DescriptionNot Illustrated OIL PAN 1 LubricationPage ItA OporaoyourTupanO0owntheaceosocornotI Following Information OwnersManual INFORMATION

917.258542 specifications

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