Craftsman 917.273322 Transmission Removal/Replace- Ment, To Adjust Motion Control Lever

•Retighten belt keeper above transaxle pulley.

•Place belt around clutching idlers as shown, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers.

•Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on proper side of all belt keepers.

•Reinstall mower.

IMPORTANT: Check brake adjustment.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT

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.

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL

LEVER

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

If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at

the friction pack located on the right side of chassis.

•Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF" position and engage parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral

(N)position.

•While holding Iocknut, loosen jam nut

•Tighten Iocknut 1/4 turn.

•While holding Iocknut, tighten jam nut securely.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move the motion control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above

adjustment procedure by loosening Iocknut 1/4 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary.

.Locknul

Nut

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 ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-inis required for proper steering 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 replacec or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if

necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN

•Position front wl eels straight ahead.

•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".

TO ADJUST TOE-IN

•Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeve.' on tie rod.

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

•Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

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

Adjustment Sleeves

Jam Nuts

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