Craftsman 917.289030, 917.289031 owner manual Front Wheel Toe-In!Camber

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when the

gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:

1, Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in neutral°

2.Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel°

3_ Position the gear shift lever in the neutral

(N) position,

4, Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position,

Neutral Lock Gate

Gearshift, Lever_ _

/" -_., _ Adjustment Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

tf steering wheel cross bars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned

straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal,

Tighten securely,

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 a Sears or other qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

!.Block up 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 punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears, Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion°

Washers

Retaining

Ring

Axle \'_

Cover

!

Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

,_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries_

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged, (See "BATTERY" 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 -

I.Connectone end ofthe RED cabletothe POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-

B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

2.Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

3.Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

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