TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.

Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off.

While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. After above adjustment is made, if the

tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

Loosen the adjustment bolt.

Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

Start engine and test.

If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering 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/department

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 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.

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.

Motion Control

Neutral Lock Gate

Retaining Ring

Washer

Axle

Cover

AdjustmentBolt

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT

Should your transmission require removal for sewice or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and

before operating the tractor. See =PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section of this manual.

Squam Key --_

(Rear Wheel Only)

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Craftsman 917.27076 manual Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment, To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment