TRANSAXLE

MOTION

CONTROL

 

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

LEVER

NEUTRAL

ADJUSTMENT

 

ALIGNMENT

The motion control

lever

has

been preset -

If steering wheel crossbars are not

at the factory and adjustment

should

not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

be necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

positioned straight forward, remove

loosen

adjustment

bolt in front of the

steering wheel and reassemble per

 

right

rear wheel,

and

lightly

tighten.

instructions in the Assembly section of

Start engine and move motion control

this manual.

 

lever

until tractor

does

not move

 

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

 

forward

or backward.

 

 

 

 

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

Hold motion

control lever in that

 

 

not adjustable on your tractor. If damage

 

position

and

turn

engine

off.

 

 

 

has occurred to affect the front wheel

While holding motion control lever in

toe-in or camber, contact your nearest

 

place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

 

 

 

authorized service center/department.

Move

motion

control

lever to the

 

 

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

 

neutral (N) (lock gate) position.

 

 

 

Block up axle securely.

Tighten

adjustment

bolt securely.

 

NOTE:

If additional

clearance

is needed

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

to get to adjustment

bolt, move mower

 

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

deck height to the lowest position,

 

 

wheel contains a square key - Do not

After above adjustment is made, if the

 

lose).

Repair tire and reassemble.

tractor still creeps forward or backward

On rear wheels only: align grooves in

while motion control lever

is in neutral

position, follow

these

steps:

 

 

 

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert

 

 

 

square key.

Loosen

the adjustment

 

bolt.

 

 

 

Move

the motion

control

lever 1/4

to

Replace washers and snap retaining

 

1/2 inch in the direction

it is trying

to

ring securely in axle groove.

 

creep.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace axle cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

 

 

prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire

Start

engine

and

test.

 

 

 

 

If tractor

still creeps,

repeat

abov e

 

sealant may be purchased from your

 

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also

 

steps

until satisfied.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Motion Control

 

 

 

Neutral Lock Gate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retaining Ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Washer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Axle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustment Bolt

 

 

TRANSMISSION

REMOVAl/REPLACE-

 

Square Key -_

MENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Rear Wheel Only)

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section of this manual.

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Craftsman 917.27086 To Adjust Steering Wheel, Alignment, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER, To Remove Wheel for Repairs, Ment

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