Sears 917.275223 To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment, Front Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment, Rear Wheel

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hodzontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steedng wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steedng operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if

3, Repair tire and reassemble,

4.Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

5.Replace axle cover,

REAR WHEEL -

1.Block rear axle securely.

2.Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

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

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN -

1.Position front wheels straight ahead.

2.Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions "A"

and "B").

•Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension "B".

Washers

Retaining_ .__

Ring\ I\ _1_,

Axle \ I\ m_r/fF _,_

TO ADJUST TOE-IN -

1.Loosen jam nuts at adjusteleet sleeves on tie rod.

2.Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is 1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension "B'.

3.Tighten jam nuts securely,

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor, If damage has oocurrod to affect the front wheel camber, contact your nearest authorized sewica center/ department.

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Jam Nuts

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL-

1.Block up axle securely,

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

To START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

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4_ICAUTION: Lead-acidbafiedesgenerate e_plosivegases. Keep sparks,flame and smotdngmaterialsawayfrom batteries. Always wear eye protectionwhenaround bettedes.

ifyourbatteryis tnoweak lo startthe engine,it slxx_ be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in _]e MAINTENANCE sectionof this manual).

If "jumpercables"are usedfor emergency sta_ng, fogow thisprocedure:

IMPORTANT: Yourt'actoris equippedwitha 12 voltnegativegroundedsystem.The other

vehicalmust also be a 12 voltnegative grounded system.Do not useyourtractor batteryto start othervehicles.

TO ATTACHJUMPER CABLES -

1, Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

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

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

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER-

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

2.RED cable last from beth batteries.

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