Craftsman 917.270711 owner manual lose, •Replaceaxlecover, the-Assemblysectionof this manual

rRANSAXLE SHIFTER UNKAGEAND

_DJUSTMENT

The transaxle should _ in neutral when the ge ar-shift.Jeveris in the neutral (N).

:lock gate) position. The adjustment is )reset at the factory;,however, if adjust- 1lent is needed, proceed as follows:

•Make sure tmnsaxle is inneutral (N).

•Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.

•-Tum center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral lock gate on fender console.

•Tighten Iocknuts securely.

Neutral Lock

Gate

Locknuts

Tie

Transaxle

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGN- MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori- zontal (left to right) when wheelsare posi- tioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the-Assemblysectionof this manual.

JERONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor.-.!f damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

-camber;contact your nearest authorized service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEl: FOR REPAIRS

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose)."

•Repair tire and reassemble.-

•On.. _..ee_ only:.,align grooves_ in rear Wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key,':. _ -_"

•Replace washers and snap retain'rag

ringsecurelyin axle groove.

•Replaceaxlecover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks; tire sealant may be purchased from your local pads

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

Washers

• Ret=n_ng

R_

	!
Axle Cover	"_Square	Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK

BATTERY

&CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batter- ies. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BA'I-I:ERY"in the MAINTENANCE sec- tion of this manual).

If=jumper cables', are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

JLIMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other vehical must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicais.

TO ATI'ACHJUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cableto the POSITIVE (+)terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

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 cablelast from both batteries.

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