Craftsman 917.273180 manual Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER, To Remove Wheel for Repairs

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

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

be necessary.

1. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on yourtractor. If damage has occurredto affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

rightrearwheel,andlightlytighten.

2.Start engine and move motion con- trol lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.

3.Hold motion control lever in that posi- tion and turn engine off.

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

5.Move motion control lever to the neu- tral (N) (lock gate) position.

6.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:

1.Loosen the adjustment bolt.

2.Move the motion control lever 1/4 to

1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

'3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

4.Start engine and test.

5.If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.

MotionControl Lever	Neutral
	Lock Gate

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1.Blockup axle securely.

2.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal(rear wheels have a square key - Do not lose).

3.Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves

in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

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

5.Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire puncturesand prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant

also preventstire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining,

Axle

Square Key ._.___--_'

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

....... -..._ Adjustment Bolt

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/

REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be

purged after reinstallation and before op- erating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANS-

MISSION" in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely.

_k WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT-

TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual).

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

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1.Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short

against tractor chassis.

. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of

25fully charged battery.